Today, many people are turning to meditation to cultivate calm, clarity, and balance in their lives. But as meditation becomes more mainstream, a growing question has emerged: Do meditation and music go hand in hand, or is it better to…
Okay, let’s address the first part of the question… “What is meditation about?” Well, according to Wikipedia, meditation is defined as… “… a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing their mind on a…
In our fast-paced world, where multitasking is worn like a badge of honor and silence is often drowned out by endless notifications, the idea of sitting still for 20 minutes to meditate can feel like a luxury—or even a chore.…
While we live in a world that’s always rushing from one thing to the next, walking meditation offers us all a refreshing pause, a moment of mindfulness in motion. Unlike traditional seated meditation, this practice combines gentle movement with intentional…
Millions of people are told that meditation is the perfect remedy for insomnia. “Just meditate, and you’ll sleep like a baby,” they hear. But for some, this is not the case. This article demonstrates that while meditation is widely recognized…
In the article “7 Ways Meditation Can Transform Your Life” for the Awaken website, authors Ed and Deb Shapiro explore the paradox of human suffering and our apparent attraction to harmful behaviors, despite knowing their negative consequences. They observe that,…
Meditation is not a means to an end; it is both the means and the end – J. Krishnamurti The statement “Meditation is not a means to an end; it is both the means and the end” captures a profound…
Life can be stressful, especially when you feel as if you’re being pulled in different directions, whether at work or in your personal life. Meditation is a powerful tool to deal with stress and anxiety so that you can take…
Deep meditation is an underrated life hack. Unlock sharper focus, emotional resilience, peak awareness, and more benefits with five expert-led techniques. This Mindvalley blog post explores deep meditation, how it differs from regular meditation, and how to access profound states…