Category Archives: mindfulness

A Practical Exercise to Bring Compassion into Meditation

Posted on August 5, 2017 by webmaven

In the book The Heart of Meditation, the Dalai Lama describes a method for developing empathy into one’s meditation practice. A meditation exercise is given below.  The thesis of this book is that the thing that brings meditation truly alive is … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Free – for the Moment!

Posted on July 20, 2017 by webmaven

Handling Anxiety Write it down. Acknowledging your worry takes away its obsessive power, so make a list of what’s bugging you. Say a prayer. Ask whatever deity or creative force or what/whoever you believe in for help, patience, and the … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Meditation

Posted on March 7, 2017 by webmaven

Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain. A fascinating article in the Washington Post, looks well researched. Based on the swork of the Mindfulness Based Stress reduction Clinic in Boston. Here is a free … Continue reading →

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The Message of the Upanishads, Swami Ranganathananda

Posted on January 30, 2017 by webmaven

“Strength, strength is what Upanishads speak to me from every page. This is the one great thing to remember, it has been the one great lesson I have been taught in my life…. Freedom – physical freedom, mental freedom, and spiritual freedom – … Continue reading →

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The Voyager’s Prayer Project

Posted on January 16, 2017 by webmaven

The Voyager’s Prayer Project Essential help for those in transition The Voyager’s Prayer Project is intended to offer guidance and support to voyagers everywhere. The Labyrinth Readers Society is an international group that for over 30 years has been offering readings from … Continue reading →

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Professional and Family Care Provider Workshop for 2017

Posted on December 19, 2016 by webmaven

Learn 5 Easy Techniques to Help Manage Your Stress A WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS, NURSES & CLINICIANS as well as FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL CARE PROVIDERS This workshop provides the tools and techniques for you to EASILY and EFFECTIVELY deal with stress, … Continue reading →

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