A thread through the journal
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Through guided Metta loving-kindness meditation, we will be able to increase our compassion. Metta Bhavana, or loving-kindness meditation, is a method that comes from the Buddhist tradition, but it can be adapted and…
Read the storyOur emotion consists of thoughts (a story, a trigger for emotion), physical sensations, how the emotions manifest in the body, and our emotional state. Guided meditation focused on emotions will help us find out and…
Read the storyCan mindfulness meditation calm our mind? Sometimes it's not easy to see the overall state of mind because we focus so much on the details. This is often true during meditation, but even more in everyday life. Our mind is often clouded with what we want or don't want. An important part of the practice of mindfulness is to move away from the details of what we are experiencing, and to recognize the moment when we are conscious. Can we tell if we are tense or relaxed, distracted or focused? Read more...
Read the storyMindfulness meditation with focus on body is, if guided, a wonderful start for beginners. Mindfulness is an exercise that involves the body. By practicing self-reflection, we learn to live in and through our bodies. Being aware of bodily experiences is one of the most important forms of self-reflection. It is much easier to have a balanced, healthy awareness of the rest of your life when in touch with your immediate physical experience. We will experience how the body feels. Read more...
Read the storyGuided Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners Focusing on Thoughts helps you learn impermanence. Your thoughts come, stay for a little while and then go away. Read more...
Read the storyIt is not easy to have an empty mind. This is true not only for beginners, but also for everyone who has really tried to achieve this goal. Guided mindfulness meditation for beginners, books, or friends that are already practicing meditation are the things that might help. It is usual to start with focusing on your breath and then gain focus. Read more...
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