Rapture: a feeling of intense pleasure or joy. "She listened with rapture." Shortly after learning to meditate in 1974, I watched a videotaped lecture given by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He brought Transcendental Meditation® to the West, and I was receptive to his teachings. One of them, [...]
Few would dispute that we live in a turbulent crazy time. Here’s a suggestion, try to make a practice of implementing one or two of these approaches daily for a month. Then evaluate its impact. Who knows, you might like to add more. Remember to breathe [...]
Embrace Winter: Align with Nature - Winter is a perfect time for rest and rejuvenation. Look around, nature slows down during this season. Now, I realize that none of us humans can go into hibernation for the winter. For us, active life goes on. Every [...]
SABBATH Time – for Rest, Renewal, and Delight – MEDITATE! Everyone meets so many people who are tired, burnt out, and stressed. Often, we think “How did this happen?” Some don’t even recognize they are tired, that they are low on energy and vitality. For example, one [...]
It’s All About VIBRATION, How’s Yours? We are all influenced by vibration. Sound is vibration. Some sounds/vibrations relax and soothe our souls, while others irritate us! I am sure you’ve noticed. Quantum Physics tells us that all atoms are in constant motion or vibration. Everything, physical matter, [...]
“A happy mind makes happy molecules.” – DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D. Everyone wants to be healthy, just look at the number of books and articles written about weight management, exercise, sleep, and the quality of our food, air, and water. These are all foundations of good health. However, according to Ayurveda, [...]
A recent article in the Washington Post declared mental health professionals are overwhelmed by the demand for their services. First, the pandemic caused two years of collective trauma, and now there’s another heartbreaking war. Aren’t we all struggling to make sense of the world in which we live? It’s no [...]
Life today Most of us are busy. Do your eyes glaze over when you look at your calendar or open your email inbox? Many say they long lost the ability to relax or to get a good night’s sleep. Their mind’s never rest. This is a serious problem with consequences [...]
47 years ago this month, I took a meditation course and fell in love with the benefits immediately. I was calmer, had more energy, handled stress better, and much happier... It's a long list. A few years later, I completed an extensive year-long in-residence meditation teacher training program. To do [...]
What is unconditional happiness? Quite simply, it is happiness that’s not predicated upon any conditions. Doesn’t everyone want fulfillment, success, and happiness in their life? Sure, you say, “but how can I be happy when my wife just left me, or my best friend moved across the country?” These are [...]