Two Ways to Go Beyond the Mind

Two Ways to Go Beyond the Mind

In spiritual teachings, we’re often told that we need to let go of our minds and embrace the unknown. But how can we do that in a healthy way that doesn’t involve dumbing down or fighting with our thoughts? And what, specifically, are we letting go of? In this audio, Craig explores the two elements of mind that we can practice letting go of in meditation: interpreting and evaluating.

Question: Can Focusing on the Body Get Me Out of My Head?

Question: Can Focusing on the Body Get Me Out of My Head?

Many spiritual practices advocate focusing your attention on the body in order to liberate your awareness from the mind. While these approaches are...

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How to Meditate During a Fire Drill: The Key to Dealing with Distraction

How to Meditate During a Fire Drill: The Key to Dealing with Distraction

We’ve all had the experience of meditating in a noisy, chaotic environment. We sit down to practice and it seems like the whole world is conspiring...

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Guided Meditation: Letting Everything Be As It Is

Guided Meditation: Letting Everything Be As It Is

One of the most liberating stances we can take in meditation is to allow everything in our experience to simply be—relinquishing our compulsive need...

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