Many people find that practicing mindfulness meditation makes them feel more relaxed. Some even say that it’s the only time they feel relaxed. Some have even noted that, with regular and sustained mindfulness practice, they are feeling more relaxed than they ever have. So is mindfulness meditation the same as relaxation techniques? Although there areContinue reading “How is Mindfulness Different From Relaxation?”
Monthly Archives: June 2021
How Do I Tune Things Out?
Many of us come to a practice like mindfulness meditation to help us find some space to breathe, to relax, and to just be. When we sit down to do meditation, we quickly discover that there are many things pulling at us from different directions. Thoughts, distractions, tension, pain, discomfort, worries, complaints – the listContinue reading “How Do I Tune Things Out?”
How is Letting Go Different from Suppression?
We’ve all seen pictures of meditators looking serene and calm, like nothing bothers them. In pop culture, there’s an image of meditation being a “special place” where we are free from negative thoughts and emotions. But that is simply a myth. When we first start practicing mindfulness meditation, we naturally think we’re supposed to getContinue reading “How is Letting Go Different from Suppression?”
Why Should I Let Go of Judgment?
In mindfulness practice, we are often advised to “let go of our judgment.” We are supposed to practice “nonjudgment,” whatever that means! A common question that comes up is: “But why is judgment a bad thing?” It’s a fair question. Judgment is not necessarily a bad thing. Indeed, we rely on our judgment to getContinue reading “Why Should I Let Go of Judgment?”
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