All of us have felt lonely at times. For some of us, loneliness can linger and cast a long shadow over our day to day lives. A recent study showed that 13.8% of adults always felt lonely (McGinty et al., 2020). But we probably don’t need researchers to tell us that loneliness is part ofContinue reading “Can Mindfulness Help with Loneliness?”
Monthly Archives: February 2022
How Do I Stay in the Moment?
As we devote more time to meditation practice, we begin to taste what it’s like to be in the present moment. We gain a deeper appreciation for being in the moment, but we also notice how often we get pulled away from the moment by our thoughts and fantasies. At this point, we ask, “howContinue reading “How Do I Stay in the Moment?”
Why Do I Get Sleepy During Meditation?
Mindfulness meditation activates the rest and digest response of our parasympathetic nervous system, so we often feel relaxed during meditation practice. When we are relaxed, it’s easy to doze off, especially if we are tired or sleep-deprived. That’s very natural. In fact, falling asleep during meditation is very common. This tendency is so common thatContinue reading “Why Do I Get Sleepy During Meditation?”
How Do I Quiet the Monkey Mind?
“Monkey mind” is a Buddhist term likening our mind to the restless and unsettled nature of a monkey. Our mind is always jumping around, grabbing at different things, and never staying still. How do we slow down this monkey mind? The good news is, we don’t have to slow it down. All we have toContinue reading “How Do I Quiet the Monkey Mind?”
Mindfulness FAQ 