Wonderful discussion about Meditation as Art and Art as Meditation Part of the Play and Creativity Series with Mary Alice Long of Play=Peace From The Ryan James Gallery Facebook Page: Installation, discussion and play at Ryan James Gallery in Bellevue. The Sacred Shadow Self Art + Meditation with Artist Karah Pino and in partnership with… Continue reading Paper Installation: Meditation as Art at Ryan James Gallery in Bellevue until Wednesday
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How meditation boosts your brain power
ow meditation boosts your brain power It’s probably no surprise that Sting, Tina Turner and Richard Gere meditate. Kourtney Kardashian and supermodel Gisele Bündchen seem less likely candidates, but they’re all part of the surge in interest in mind-calming exercises, from mindfulness and transcendental meditation to traditional Buddhist practices. And the surge is fuelled by… Continue reading How meditation boosts your brain power
Sacred Shadow Self: Mandala Installation with Gratitude
A Circle of She: Thank you thank you thank you to the beautiful and inspiring Lady Wise Women’s Collective who helped birth the giant Mandala, interpreting my smaller tests! There was not space enough in my studio to put the piece together, so I couldn’t make the final cuts and folds until we had it… Continue reading Sacred Shadow Self: Mandala Installation with Gratitude
Michelle Noehren: What I Know About Motherhood Now That I Practice Meditation
Nine months ago a seed was planted. Ok people, not THAT kind of seed. I didn’t do any baby making, but I did start a journey that has changed my life for the better, similar to how becoming a mom made me see the world a bit differently. Back in September of 2012 I took… Continue reading Michelle Noehren: What I Know About Motherhood Now That I Practice Meditation
Meditation classes calming young minds | Illawarra Mercury
There seems to be a misconception that kids have it easy. While they might not be worried about work or money, there are plenty of other things that can stress them out – relationships with their friends, bullying, school work and family issues are high up on the list of things children worry about. Which… Continue reading Meditation classes calming young minds | Illawarra Mercury
Mary Pritchard: But I Don’t Have Time to Meditate
Yes, you do. Time isn’t the issue; it’s priority, and specifically prioritizing yourself. I learned this the hard way this past week. For those of you on an academic schedule, you know that once spring break is over, crunch time begins. The first thing that usually goes for me during crunch time is any type… Continue reading Mary Pritchard: But I Don’t Have Time to Meditate
Meditation as Performance Art: Calling all Meditators!
Looking for Meditators of all traditions! From Vipassana, QiGong Practitioners, Yogis and Yoginis to Kirtan Performers and other Meditation Practitioners to share your sacred practice in a sacred space for the benefit of people curious about meditation and interested in learning more about meditation. Please read the complete Artist Statement for more information. You are… Continue reading Meditation as Performance Art: Calling all Meditators!
Rebecca Lammersen: Silencing the Myth of Meditation: You Don’t Have to Sit Still to Be Present
“I can do this. Just 20 minutes. Just sit still. My shoulder itches. Stop thinking about it! My foot is falling asleep, almost numb. The numbness is always the opening act for the pins and needles. That would be a good name for a band, The Pins and Needles, and here they come, singing right… Continue reading Rebecca Lammersen: Silencing the Myth of Meditation: You Don’t Have to Sit Still to Be Present
Take the 100 day kindness challenge and contribute to a better world
Just ten minutes of meditation a day can contribute something powerfully positive to the world. COULD you be kind for 100 days straight? If everyone spent ten minutes a day quietly focusing on kindness the world would be a much better place to live. That’s according to Wild Mild an online Buddhist group, run from… Continue reading Take the 100 day kindness challenge and contribute to a better world
Mindfulness meditation: It may be essential, but, boy, it isn’t easy – latimes.com
By Mary MacVean March 30, 2013 On the third day of silence and meditation, I said just 14 words, all of them in the course of chopping vegetables for dinner. Days two, four and five were not much different. I’m not the quiet type. But this was my idea. So earlier this year, I drove… Continue reading Mindfulness meditation: It may be essential, but, boy, it isn’t easy – latimes.com