by Craig Hamilton | May 14, 2021 | listen, Meditation
One of the most common challenges we face when we meditate is our tendency to get distracted and lose focus. As we do the practice, we often get caught up with the thoughts that arise in our heads. We fixate on certain ideas or try to work out problems. And sooner or...
by Craig Hamilton | May 6, 2021 | Meditation, Q&A, watch
Spiritual teachings often seem to ask us to detach from our feelings in order to remain centered and free from reactivity. But, in our lived experience, emotions are an important part of how we navigate the world. Can we awaken spiritually without losing touch with...
by Craig Hamilton | Apr 2, 2021 | Meditation, Q&A
Most meditators, from beginners to experts, are probably familiar with the “inner narrator.” It’s that voice that seems to be an almost constant companion during our practice, commentating on our experience. So what is that voice in our heads? Is it the voice of the...
by Joel Pitney | Mar 27, 2021 | Meditation, Q&A, watch
During meditation, it’s common to experience sensations of anxiety or tension that arise seemingly out of nowhere. Since most of us associate meditation with being calm and relaxed, it’s natural to assume that these uncomfortable feelings mean we’re doing something...
by Craig Hamilton | Mar 12, 2021 | Meditation, watch
Many of us come to meditation to help us relax and deal with the stress in our lives. But as we evolve in the practice, we begin to discover that the goal of meditation is less about physical relaxation and more about existential relaxation. As we begin to experience...
by Craig Hamilton | Mar 12, 2021 | Meditation, Q&A, watch
We all know it’s important to have goals. They keep us focused and push us to grow beyond our limitations. But when it comes to meditation, while we might be doing the practice with a goal in mind, fixating on a specific outcome or state that we’re trying to get to...
