Mindfulness Tools for Daily Life: My Journey Through Meditation
Small, daily mindfulness practices can transform routines into calm, focused, and joyful moments. Explore tools like breathing anchors, journaling, and mindful movement. Practical tips to weave meditation into everyday life.
Too Busy to Meditate? Here’s How 10 Minutes Can Change Your Entire Day
Think you’re too busy to meditate? Just 10 minutes a day can reset your mind, reduce stress, and improve focus. Learn how small, mindful breaks can make a big difference in your daily routine.
Sit, Stand, or Lie Down? Choosing the Best Pose for Your Meditation Practice
Finding the right meditation pose can transform your practice. Whether you sit, stand, or lie down, each position carries unique benefits for focus and relaxation. Explore which posture fits your lifestyle and deepens your mindfulness journey.
The Beauty of a Wedding in Nature
Weddings are more than rituals of love — they are moments of presence, union, and awakening. Outdoors, surrounded by trees, ocean, or sky, a wedding becomes not just a ceremony but a meditation, drawing us into connection with each other and the living world.
A Wedding in the Fog
This past weekend I traveled to Camden, Maine, for my sister’s wedding. Held in a small wooded outdoor chapel overlooking Casco Bay, the ceremony unfolded in fog and birdsong, surrounded by family and friends. It was a tender reminder that love, like meditation, invites us into presence — fleeting, precious, and unforgettable.
The Earth Beneath: How Walking Barefoot Becomes a Transcendental Practice
Walking barefoot may seem simple, but it holds powerful benefits for clarity, grounding, and stress relief. When paired with transcendental meditation, it becomes a transcendental practice that aligns body, mind, and nature. Learn how this ancient habit can reset modern life.
Desk Meditation: Simple Practices to Beat Burnout
Burnout doesn’t always need a retreat or weekend getaway. Sometimes, the cure is just a breath away—right at your desk. With simple, desk-friendly meditation practices, stress softens, focus sharpens, and workdays feel lighter.
Like the Moon and Tides: How Meditation Syncs You to Something Greater
Ever feel a pull toward something larger than yourself? Much like the moon governs the tides, meditation can sync your personal energy with the vast rhythms of the universe. This practice isn't just about finding calm; it's about discovering your connection to a greater cosmic dance.
From To-Do Lists to Tea Cups: Turning Daily Habits into Mindful Moments
The day can feel like a blur of to-do lists, chores, and deadlines — but mindfulness offers another way. By turning everyday habits into anchors of presence, even the simplest rituals become opportunities for calm. From savoring a cup of tea to noticing the rhythm of your morning shower, ordinary routines can transform into mindful moments that bring clarity, stillness, and peace.
Sailing Into Presence: A Meditation on the Open Water
A simple sail off the coast of Maine revealed something timeless: meditation isn’t only silence and stillness. It’s being present in the wind, the waves, and the company we keep.
From Snooze to Zen: How 5 Minutes of Morning Meditation Beats 5 More Minutes in Bed
Hitting snooze feels tempting, but those extra minutes rarely leave anyone more rested. Instead, five minutes of morning meditation can reset the mind, sharpen focus, and set a calm tone for the entire day. This small shift transforms mornings from groggy to grounded.
Pause, Breathe, Begin: Meditation for the Modern Beginner
Meditation doesn’t have to feel complicated or overwhelming. This beginner-friendly guide shows how small pauses and mindful breathing can bring calm and focus into modern life. With simple steps, you’ll discover how to start and sustain a meaningful practice.
Breathe with the Trees: The Power of Nature Connection
Nature has a quiet power that grounds us when life feels overwhelming. By simply pausing to breathe with the trees, we can reconnect to balance, peace, and clarity. This practice helps reduce stress, calm the mind, and remind us of our deep connection to the earth.
5-Minute Fixes: Quick Relaxation Practices for Stressful Days
Feeling overwhelmed but short on time? These quick 5-minute relaxation practices can help you reset, recharge, and refocus during stressful days. Simple, effective, and easy to weave into any routine.
The “Before Sleep” Fire Ritual: Letting Go Nightly to Wake Up Spirituall
A simple before‑sleep fire ritual helps release the day’s weight and signal the body to rest. This gentle, candle‑centered practice turns rumination into calm and supports clearer mornings. Pair it with Journey Through Meditation for step‑by‑step guidance.
Lessons from Clarkson’s Farm
Watching Clarkson’s Farm, I saw how farming takes every challenge of property management and multiplies it — unpredictable weather, stubborn animals, steep costs — all demanding patience, grit, and a steady presence. 🌱
The “Screens to Senses” Swap: Replace One Scroll with One Sensory Check-In
Scrolling is easy; feeling present is easier than it seems. The “Screens to Senses” swap turns one mindless scroll into a mindful sensory check-in—no extra time required. Try a one-minute reset to steady the mind and soften stress.
The Minimalist’s Daily Routine: Cutting Out the Clutter and Focusing on What Truly Matters
A consistent meditation routine can transform your days, bringing clarity and calm. In this post, we share practical steps to build a practice that lasts. Start small, grow steadily, and enjoy the benefits.
What you actually need to get started with meditation
Meditation is more than a practice—it’s a path toward stillness, awareness, and balance in today’s fast-paced world. In this blog, we’ll explore how mindful techniques can help you reconnect with yourself and create lasting calm.
A Midsummer Night in Topanga
A summer night in Topanga: burritos from the taco truck, hot tea in hand, and Shakespeare under the oaks. Watching A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Theatricum Botanicum felt less like entertainment and more like a meditation