Flicking from one thing to another, in search of cheap thrills but finding nothing satisfactory. Occasionally stumbling on something that fires off your emotions: a pinch of lust, a dash of anger, a touch of envy, a glimmer of hope… but the feeling evaporates as soon as it arrives and you are on to something
I once had a job writing articles about meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. Back then, it was easy for me to write about meditation, even though I didn’t meditate much myself. I’d read books about meditation, listen to talks, and write articles based on what other people said about meditation. What I would write
Based on the “Trataka” practice from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika This meditation is named after the Sanskrit word trataka (त्राटक) which means “to gaze steadily” or “to look”. WHY PRACTICE CANDLE-GAZING AND VISUALIZATION? It is a powerful meditation for anybody looking to improve their ability to focus the mind. This meditation is also believed to
At our Yoga retreat in Kampot, Cambodia, we practice a variety of different meditations. This one is very useful for anybody experiencing thoughts of self-criticism, and is a perfect preparation for loving-kindness meditations. The following meditation is adapted from the practice found in “The Path Of Nibbana” by David C. Johnson which is itself based
