"Embracing Joy: The Art of Happy Living"

  The Question of "Time". One of the challenges that I mentioned earlier in the blog was the "I Don't Have Time" dilemma.  And, I had alluded to the idea that ultimately "time is irrelevant" when meditation is concerned.  Also, I had promised to show you how to start meditating during your regular day, if sitting down formally (and closing your eyes) to meditate was not an option for you. I would like to navigate you, how to overcome this situation and enhance your inner strength.  And, finally, I advised that if you didn't have time to meditate because your life is too busy, cluttered, or chaotic, then you absolutely had to start meditation.  So... let's discuss this further. And, I'll also share one more meditation technique that will address the "I don't have time" issue.  Firstly, I keep stating that "time" is irrelevant or unimportant in meditation. And, the reason is simple... The length of time doesn...

At some point during their meditative journey, almost everyone encounters the dreaded "mind" And, even before they ever start meditation, most people are cautioned, warned, or instructed to "clear your mind." It took me almost 10 years to finally figure out that meditation has nothing to do with trying to "clear your mind." Unfortunately, almost all the newcomers are still being advised or instructed to clear their minds or keep their minds empty, or quiet the mental noise, in order to be able to meditate successfully. The truly unfortunate part is, even most of the long-time meditation practitioners out there - who have been practising for a decade or two - are still trying to "clear their mind"...without much success. (This includes many of the instructors, too!) Most people, including many instructors and teachers, end up turning the mind into an enemy that they have to fight against, resist, or try to shut down. That is the exact opposite of ...