Of the many meditation techniques, walking meditation is one of my favorites. Movement. Mindfulness. Body. Breath. It combines so many of my favorite practices. But this doesn't mean that I find walking easy-- in fact, moving during meditation is yet another way I can space out and get …
Twitchy? How to be Mindful When You’re Agitated
Years ago, an Ayurvedic doctor told me to eat my meals as if I was a queen. He wanted me to slow down and savor my food. To act as if I was pampered. I was in the throes of single motherhood and at the time, it seemed like an absurd idea. But still, I liked the image so from time to time, I’ve …
Three Must-Have Books on Happiness
If you were on a deserted island and could only have 3 books on happiness, which ones would you choose? In this weeks Facebook Live broadcast, I chose 3 very different books which span the range from neuroscience to self-reflection and creativity, to advice for hard times. It's good to have a …
The Non-Guru, Everyday Guide to Mindfulness Meditation
Everywhere I turn, people are talking about their mindfulness meditation. They talk about it during exercise, at the grocery store, in everyday conversations. It's in the news. Even Anderson Cooper went on a mindfulness meditation weekend retreat. He gave up his cellphone, sat on a cushion, and …
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