Transform Your Mind: The Remarkable Power of Observational Meditation

Meditate with Observations

No matter how long you meditate, you can never eliminate your thoughts. However, you may pay attention to them and return to the present moment. Observational meditation is a powerful method of focusing on the present and avoiding worries about the past or future. Observing involves focusing on the present moment. Thinking includes considering everything … Read more

Popular Misconceptions About Meditation

Misconceptions About Meditation

When there is widespread misunderstanding about a behavior, there might be serious consequences.   This is due to the fact that many individuals believe and act on anything they are told without first verifying whether what they are told is real.   There are several common misunderstandings about meditation.   These give the impression that … Read more

Melt Away Stress: How Meditation Redefines Relaxation

How Meditation Calms the Mind & Body

In times of intense stress, our bodies are pushed out of balance, especially for athletes. The process produces high quantities of cortisol (the principal stress hormone) in the body. This increase in cortisol can lead to depression. Excessive stress hormones can impair your brain and body, hindering normal functions. One persistent, stressful thought can trigger … Read more

Crystals for Beginners – A Guide to using Gemstones

Crystals for Beginners

Crystals for Beginners: Crystals are minerals that form underground from patterns of atoms that repeat in three dimensions. The way a crystal looks depends on what kind of crystal it is and how it grows. Some have weird shapes, some are very small, and others grow to be very big. These changes have happened over … Read more