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Reflections of a Meditation Retreat

A couple weeks ago I had the good fortune to attend a week-long meditation retreat at Buckhorn Springs (Ashland, OR) with my meditation teacher of 27 years.Out of the 26 folks who attended 9 states and two countries were represented.A retreat is a perfect way to...

Headache Relief

Meditation from the Heart's Quick Tip for Relief from a HeadacheDoes your head ever feel like this?Many years ago I learned this easy and effective way to help others to get rid of their headache. It is a technique from Polarity Therapy. A person does not need years...

Gratitude Offers Abundant Living

I love this acronym: G.O.A.L. Gratitude Offers Abundant LivingWhen times are tough it is good to get back to the basics by reminding yourself of the many things you have in your life for which to be grateful.Do...

Don’t Worry Be Happy!

Happiness is a state of being.Being happy does not mean you need to deny everything else. Do things that make you happy and agree with yourself.Don’t Worry, Be Happy!If you think about it you will know that there is nothing outside of ourselves that has the...

Love and Happiness in LA

Meditation in LAMy husband, youngest son and I had the opportunity to see our meditation teacher in Los Angeles over the Valentine's weekend. Love and Happiness were two of the main topics.During a weekend workshop we participate with 10 hours of being with the...

Last Two of the Six Common Meditation Mistakes

Previously, we have looked at four of the six most common meditation mistakes. (#1: I'm trying to quiet my mind. #2: I'm just trying to feel peaceful and open during my meditations. #3: "I've been doing the same practice for months or years." #4: "I'm trying to...

Two More of the Six Common Meditation Mistakes

Previously, we have looked at two of the six most common meditation mistakes. (#1: I'm trying to quiet my mind. #2: I'm just trying to feel peaceful and open during my meditations.) If you have tried meditation and have become frustrated either with maintaining...

Two of the Six Common Meditation Mistakes

For those of you who already have a solid meditation practice – my hats off to you. Yea, yippee! Meditation is one of my favorite things to do. But if you do not have meditation in your life do not worry, it is never too late to begin.Let’s take a step back here and...

A Love Story

The path that lead me to my meditation Teacher and lifelong practice began at a major crossroad in my life. I was a young 27 year old, engaged to a man who was literally crushing my spirit. Fortunately I had this terrific girlfriend who was seeing the Teacher at the...

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