I’ve recently come to the conclusion that meditation is actually a giant exercise in not giving a fuck. Instead of trying to clear your mind, meditation is actually all about how to give less fucks about the thoughts going through your head. To watch a thought rise up, and have the ability to say “nah … Continue reading Training the “how to not give a fuck” muscle
Bring it back – Building the Present Moment Muscle
Today I want to clarify an important point about meditation. For some reason there is an idea that meditation means to “stop thinking” or to “clear the mind”. I've met many people who try meditation for the first time and have this perception of thoughtlessness…and then when they try and notice their mind racing they … Continue reading Bring it back – Building the Present Moment Muscle
The Lookback Method
I recently went through the 21 day challenge with Jesse Elder, and it inspired a new meditation practice for me. A practice I now refer to as “The Lookback Method”. A common theme throughout his challenge was “looking back” – taking time to reflect on what you have been through in the past and how … Continue reading The Lookback Method
Anchoring to the Present Moment
Imagine you're sitting in a boat, relaxing and enjoying the calm waves on a beautiful sunny day. You lose track of time, and in your relaxation drift off to sleep. Next thing you know you wake up, but suddenly the shore is no longer in sight. You've drifted out to sea. Luckily, you have your … Continue reading Anchoring to the Present Moment
Appreciate when the waves are calm
I like to look at life like an ocean. Some days the waves are calm, some days the waves are choppy, other days the waves are enormous and will wipe you out. For much of my life, I never really appreciated how calm the waves around me were. Life has been very good to me. … Continue reading Appreciate when the waves are calm
Your body is an ocean of feelings – Learn how to surf the waves
Everyone who meditates has a different reason why they do it. Some do it to calm down their anxiety ridden monkey minds. Others do it to experience altered states of consciousness. Others do it because they think it will be a performance enhancer. Personally, I like to look at it as a simple check-in. An … Continue reading Your body is an ocean of feelings – Learn how to surf the waves
You are ALREADY the best version of yourself
One of the things that pisses me off about the world of self-help, self-development, etc etc. is that there is this assumption that there is something wrong with us. That we need to improve areas of our lives to become the best versions of ourselves. I'm guilty of it as well. I see the version … Continue reading You are ALREADY the best version of yourself
Only YOU can make yourself happy/sad/angry/calm
I believe that you and only you are in control of your happiness. If you are happy, it’s your fault. If you’re sad, angry, depressed, it’s your fault. Only YOU can control and regulate your mood on a daily basis. We can’t control what external events happen to us in life - but the one … Continue reading Only YOU can make yourself happy/sad/angry/calm
Every memory has a feeling attached to it
I want you to try an exercise with me right now. Close your eyes. Take five to ten deep breaths. Think of a memory that brings a smile to your face. Something that instantly makes you happy. Hold that image in your mind. Try to make it as vivid as possible. Then pause. Try to … Continue reading Every memory has a feeling attached to it
Weird science and the power of the mind
The human brain is crazy powerful. We can convince ourselves of and do, quite literally, anything. Thoughts, feelings, and emotions all (potentially) have the ability to influence outcomes beyond our wildest imaginations. The mind has an ability to take over in areas that we still don’t quite understand….but it’s fun trying to 🙂 For example, … Continue reading Weird science and the power of the mind