Wow, this book was a DOOZIE! I recently just put up a summary on Breath by James Nestor, and The Oxygen Advantage was an incredible journey into the more nitty-gritty science of breathing. Specifically, breathing less. Much less. In other words, you’re probably breathing too much – especially if you suffer from anxiety, stress, poor […]
“In transporting the breath, the inhalation must be full. When it is full, it has big capacity. When it has big capacity, it can be extended. When it is extended, it can penetrate downward. When it penetrates downward, it will become calmly settled. When it is calmly settled, it will be strong and firm. When […]
If you’re here, then you’re probably a meditation nerd like me. I have found that meditation is essential to my life: for making better decisions, being emotionally intelligent, self aware, compassionate toward others, more joyful, happier, and smarter in general. So when I found out about the Muse 2 brain-sensing headband, I was pretty stoked. […]
I talk a lot about the power and practice of meditation, but there is nothing quite like a good night’s sleep for better quality of life. It helps us have a good mood, more energy, recover from exercise, and generally keep your body and mind working at peak potential. I can’t understate the importance of […]
Ok, we’re about to get nerdy y’all. I’ve been going deep into brain waves and how they affect every aspect of our lives – including how creative, stressed, self-aware, and empathetic we are. (R) Yes, all of that is controlled by our brain waves – specifically, whether our brain operates at a high or low […]
I have judgmental thoughts all the time. I’m not saying that I’m a judgmental person, but I do get those thoughts. What matters is what we do with those thoughts once they come. We are incredibly judgmental in America. We put everyone under a microscope – their hair, looks, makeup, style, actions, what they say, […]
“Before the truth sets you free, it tends to make you miserable.” Richard Rohr I talk a lot about contemplative prayer and how solitude is the key to a solid spiritual life. But one uncomfortable (but essential) piece of spiritual growth: Self-examination and self-awareness. Even with meditation and prayer, we can still do and say […]
“I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer” Martin Luther We’ve all been there. We have an ever-increasing mountain of to-do’s, begging for our attention. Who has time to pray or meditate or rest? But we don’t have time not to. I know from experience. There are […]
If you find yourself lashing out at others or having too many negative emotional reactions, don’t beat yourself up. You’re not the only one. I used to be way more sensitive to the words and actions of others. And being sensitive isn’t a bad thing. I just took it too far. When people would say […]
As I start to write, I feel a great respect and humility toward the topic of depression. I’ll be clear – I am not a medical professional. What I say comes from a place of deep research and thought, yes, but I could be wrong. If you found this article because you are thinking about […]