Learn To Meditate: W3D1

  This week’s meditation from the  is the technique Noting Body Sensations. This is exactly what it sounds like. As opposed to last week when we were listening to the noises outside of us, we’re “listening” to the sensations within our own body. Overall, very similar to last week. They key is to not dwell… Continue reading Learn To Meditate: W3D1

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Learn How To Meditate: W2D7

Today it was absolutely gorgeous outside. After a weekend that saw the roads iced over bad enough to prevent driving, today it was over 70 degrees out. In addition to being nice enough to finally hav the windows open during meditation, I also managed to get in a great bike ride! The spring air and… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate: W2D7

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Learn How To Meditate W2D6

Today, while my some of my thoughts were coming and going, a sudden epiphany hit me: I miss journaling. It’s something I used to do a great deal of, and it was most definitely a way that I was able to clear a lot of the thoughts out of my head. Granted, blogging for Philosophy… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W2D6

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Learn How To Meditate: W2D5

During today’s meditation I had the pleasant surprise of two unexpected noises! The first was a Facebook message and the second a text message notification. This allowed me to realize how fast I do move to interpret a noise, as I immediately thought about who the message might be from. It was a great change… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate: W2D5

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Learn How To Meditate: W2D4

This week’s meditation is supposed to focus on Naked Sound – meaning that the goal is to listen to sounds without judging. Part of the challenge has been that there just isn’t much sound to hear! Living in an historic apartment building, I was expecting lots of noise, from creaking boards to noisy neighbors, but… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate: W2D4

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Learn How To Meditate: W2D3

Today I realized that I tend to really hold my stress in my jaws while I’m meditating. I clench them, and that tension throws off my meditation. As I mentioned in the introduction view, the mouth is a very common place to hold this tension, and it’s important part of a good posture to make… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate: W2D3

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The Philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

Merry MLK Day! Many readers will probably be reading this post from the context of a leisurely holiday from work or school due to the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.  Perhaps some will have honored Dr. King by engaging in some sort of service activity during the day.  Regardless, I hope everyone will take… Continue reading The Philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Learn How To Meditate W2D2

When I have something on my mind, whether it’s a major stress or a new brainstorm that I’m eager to flesh out, I find it almost impossible to meditate well. My mind constantly jumps all over the place. Today was one of those days. But I’m heed of the following advice from : “A good… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W2D2

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Learn How To Meditate W1D7

I want to pause at the end of week one to reflect on the reactions I’ve gotten from other people while working toward my meditation goal. First, I’ve gotten a tremendous amount of support, and several people offering tips and strategies that that have been successful for them. I’m thankful for the community that this… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D7

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