The Modern Sage

Hey there everyone!  Today's post is kind of a continuation of our other post:  Brief Background Meditation is a mindfulness technique that involves training your mind to focus on the present moment, cultivate inner peace, and reduce mental and emotional stress.  It has been around for centuries and has been practiced by all different types of people from monks to tech CEOs. The benefits of meditation are plentiful and well-documented; it can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, enhance concentration and memory, and improve overall physical and mental health.  In short, meditation is like a mental workout for your brain that helps you stay zen and feel amazing. But here's the thing (and the focus of today's post): there are different types of meditation, each with its own unique techniques, benefits, and purposes.  It's a really good strategy to know the different types of meditation and choose the one that fits your goals and personality b...

I have a confession to make. I love to meditate. But... I don't do it as much or as often as I want. And I think I'm safe in saying that a lot of us fall into that category. We know meditation is good, it's a great idea, we're totally on board, we want to do it - but actually buckling down and meditating consistently is hard. Recently, I've started really focusing on meditating more and more consistently so I'd thought I'd share some helpful tips on how to add more meditation into your life! A Brief Review If you're new to meditating, no worries, this is a great place to start! Let's start with the basics: what is meditation? Well, it's much more than just sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop chanting "om" (although you definitely can do that if it works for you.).  Meditation is a practice that involves training your mind to focus and calm down.  Its not just sitting quietly for the sake of sitting quietly, but is meant to help you be...