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    Meditation For Stress Relief

    Many people use meditation for stress relief in their day to day life Stress and anxiety often stems from insecurities in your life. When you feel like you aren’t good enough that often leads to bad habits such as bad eating, poor exercise, lack of sleep and sometimes drug use. It is possible to curb these negative behaviors and start working on those insecurities with meditation. Recognizing Your Inner Voice Everyone has an inner voice. It’s the voice that plays in your head from the moment you wake up until you go back to bed. Sometimes that voice is loving…

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    What is Meditation?

    Meditation, according to Yogapedia is the process of quieting the mind in order to spend time in through for relaxation or religious/spiritual purposes. It allows you to tune into your thoughts without being consumed by them. This makes it easier to focus on what truly matters and gives you space to quiet your mind. While some forms of meditation are spiritual or religious that is not the case for all types of meditation. For example, there are many agnostics or atheists who practice mindfulness. Here are just a few different types of mediation who can choose from: Guided Meditation Guided…

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    Essential Oils for Meditation

    Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases There is no denying that certain scents evoke certain emotions. That is why using essential oils during meditation can get your meditation practice a little boost. This article will help you pick the right essential oil to set the mood for your meditation.  How to Use Essential Oils  The easiest way to use essential oils during meditation is to use a diffuser. A diffuser will gently diffuse the oils into the air and give you a nice aroma to breath in during meditation. Don’t have a diffuser? No problem. Just…

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    5 Ways Meditation Has Changed My Life

    I never thought something as simple as sitting in silence could change my life. I would read articles and watch videos from people talking about the power of meditation. I didn’t truly understand the power behind such a simple act until I started practicing meditation on a regular basis. Let me start by telling you what my meditation practice looked like at the beginning vs what it looks like today. At the beginning of my practice I was that busy mom who thought I didn’t have time for meditation. I knew it would probably feel good to meditate, but I…

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    Chantlanta – 10 Years of Chanting

    Chantlanta celebrated its 10 year anniversary this year and we were there to celebrate with them. Chantlanta is a 3 day sacred music festival with a focus on music, service to the community and spiritual practices. During this festival there were a variety of workshops, chanting concerts and local vendors selling amazing crafts, art and services. The thing that drew me to Chantlanta was the chanting headliner, Krishna Das. If you have never heard of Krishna Das you need to check him out on Youtube or Google Play. His music is amazing, energetic and inspiring. As I have been following…