Mind
Eight Key Habits of a Life Well Lived
Our years of experience have taught us to focus on 8 categories that we believe encapsulate what it means to live a holistic, happy, healthy life. Bee Sleepy – We always say it starts with sleep, and we truly believe that. Without quality, full-phase sleep, we run on fumes, which does not lead to optimal…
[med-i-tey-shuh n]
What is it and I am doing it right? There are a lot of philosophies and even some major dogma around meditation. But at the root, meditation, like any mindfulness practice, is the act or non-act of clearing the mind of clutter. It is the process of gently quieting the mind and trying to reduce…
Light Me Up
Why sharing matters As we move through the guided meditations in our meditation challenge you will almost certainly experience a range of emotions. Some emotions may be positive and some may be difficult. Sometimes we will have a powerful response one way or another. This intense reaction can be referred to as “lighting you up.”…
What Is Mindfulness?
Everywhere we turn, we hear people talk about mindfulness. But what does this term mean? How do we know whether we are practicing mindfulness? Today we will discuss how to think about mindfulness and what it means practically. The keyword with mindfulness is practice. When it comes to being mindful, this is not something we…
What Is The Best Type Of Meditation?
I am often asked this question. The short answer is the one you will do. There really is no right or best way to meditate, but there are different paths of focus within meditation. What does that mean? It means that it depends on what you are trying to experience with meditation. Are you trying…
Decision Fatigue Will Ruin Your Diet
I have voices in my head, and so do you. Sometimes they are loud and bossy, and other times they are soft and kind. If you’re thinking to yourself, “I don’t have voices in my head. What are you talking about?” Just take 30 seconds right now to sit quietly and see what happens. Did…
What Is A Habit And How Do You Replace It
We are a product of our habits. Yes, our genetic makeup is bestowed upon us from our parents, but beyond those predetermined building blocks, our habits create the final version of who we are in the world. In some ways, it’s liberating to think we have so much control over our destiny, but understanding how…
Love Your Mother
Considering she is the one great mother to us all; it’s pretty cool there is an actual holiday dedicated to Mother Earth! But just like we often do with our human Moms, we tend to take her for granted. This Earth Day we would love to inspire you to do one additional thing in your…
The Authentic Self vs. False Self
Guest post by Ora Nadrich In my new book, Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, I say that it is the present moment that matters the most, and if we value the moments of our lives, we will want to make the most of each one, and not let any moment go by without…
Spring Equinox Meditation And Activation
For many people Spring evokes an energy of cleaning and clearing, making space for the new by moving out anything old and stagnant. As the Spring Equinox arrives, take time to ground in and get reacquainted with the changing season. Ask yourself, what is something you can clear out of your space to make room…