Like the rest of the world, my wife Brittany and I were concerned about how the pandemic was going to impact our jobs, financial stability and health. But mostly, we struggled with the anxieties of ...
If you would've asked me what I thought about meditation three months ago, I would've said something along the lines of, "I wish I could get into it, but it's not my thing." I had tried meditating a ...
It's not very Buddhist to make a shopping list (Buddha says suffering is caused by desire), but sometimes there are some things you need — or, rather, might want — to help you get your meditation on.
Amid the relentless demands and fast-paced nature of modern life, finding moments of inner peace can often feel like an unattainable goal. But for many of us in the Black community, the practices of ...
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link A month ago, when the coronavirus crisis had started to impact daily life in New York City, where I live, I could feel a familiar sense of anxiety ...
We've all found different ways to practice self-care while self-quarantining at home. So if you've never tried meditating, here are three easy steps to get started at home. 1. Find a meditation ...
Research consistently bears out that meditating a few minutes a day has significant benefits; it can increase your attention span, reduce feelings of loneliness, and decrease anxiety. Plus, unlike a ...
Meditation is one of those things women either run to or run from. Some sisters ease into it like they were born to sit still in peace, breathe and be fully present. Others come to meditation kicking ...
Last week I shared my own experience learning how to benefit from meditation, even though I feel like I’m pretty bad at it. But what makes someone “bad” at meditation? Many people who try to meditate ...
Inner peace is great. Knowing where your jewelry is? Even better.