I have to admit that I was a little hesitant about getting into The Soul Solution by Jonathan Parker. Although he’s developed an immense library of personal growth audio recordings, I wasn’t sure how effective it would be to read a book of guided meditations. While reading through...

Introduction to a Meal Meditation We are what we eat – there is no doubt. But we are only as happy as our digestion is healthy. As with many other things in life that we take for granted, when digestion functions well, people don’t pay attention. A happy person will never tell you that...

Would the support of others help you sustain your mindfulness practice? Betsy Nelson explains how she did it, and how you can too. We often have newcomers to our twice weekly meditation groups.  If they are over age 50, their introductions often start with some version of “I’ve meditated...

Regardless of your religious or cultural background, the image of the Buddha inspires visions of peace, tranquility, and well-being. Through the practice of meditation and the idea of being at one with the world, this mindset transcends religion and helps millions of people gain peace of mind...

“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” – Jimmy Carter Though every culture has different words for describing the various elements of nature, we can all appreciate the peace that it offers us and the...

In this day and age of hurried schedules and higher levels of stress, it sometimes seems like a battle to maintain our sanity. Some have opted for pharmaceuticals, some use exercise to gain equilibrium, and some just bury themselves deeper and deeper into work and responsibilities. But as we...