by Craig Hamilton | Dec 27, 2022 | Awakening, listen, Meditation, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
If you’re on a spiritual path, you may have noticed that the dawning of a new year often brings with it a puzzling paradox. On one hand, many of us feel called to use the energy and focus of the new year as an opportunity to recommit to our goals and aspirations, or...
by Craig Hamilton | Apr 16, 2022 | Meditation
Genuine spiritual awakening has always been the pinnacle of human aspiration. If you’ve had even a glimpse of this profound spiritual potential, you know that an extraordinary, enlightened life is possible–a life filled with meaning and purpose, in which you have...
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 Craig Hamilton | 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...
