Meditation, on the other hand, is the process of thinking deeply, of being mindful and focusing on the present. "Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace," says the Mayo ...

This is the return trip of a two-part post on the humble topic of thoughts. In particular, it's about how thoughts, however useful to us, can also be intensely distracting in meditation practices. And ...

Mornings can be a hectic time, but a five-minute meditation can help you start your day with a calm mind and focused energy ...

For years off and on I tried to sit on a cushion and meditate on my breath, bringing in light and exhaling darkness for 30 minutes as I’d been taught in a class. I kept trying and failing to keep ...

Mental discipline doesn’t sound like a blast, but it’s a game changer. If there’s a secret to happiness, this is it. Learning to step out of our ruminating, negative, erratic thoughts and create a ...

Have you ever had a really intense dream that felt so real, even after you woke up? For example, I’ve had dreams where someone important to me passes away and it takes several minutes for me to ...