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secular meditation


By Leo Maciel, MA
Art Psychotherapist
Mindfulness Educator
Author
Multi-Media Creative
Welcome & Enjoy!


What Does the Latest Scientifically Researches On Meditation Show?
We thought that our readers would like to know more about new scientifically proven researches on mindful meditation and its benefits to...


Did Buddha Really Say That? NOPE!"
An informative and clarifying interview published by Tricycle Magazine (Winter, 2018) that makes us think twice before reading (and truly...


The Myths About Mindfulness
Mindfulness seems to be now in the mainstream with loads of people all over the world talking about it. But, what is mindfulness and what...


What is Mindfulness
A very well written article extracted from mindful.org (by Mindful Staff | October 8, 2014) that explains what mindfulness is and is not....


"Meditation & Relaxation Children Instructor Training".
A very comprehensive and hands-on training course with lots of reflections & creative playing for teaching meditation & relaxation to...


"Mindfulness for Children".
We know mindfulness is good for most people and kids are no exception. An emerging body of research indicates that mindfulness can help...


Yoga Nidra Meditation
A very powerful and reinvigorating guided session led by Lauren Walker that will make you feel refreshed and in deep contact with your...


"Appreciating Life’s Small Beautiful Things".
I've been photographing little things in nature that always bring a smile to my face and make me feel grateful for being part of it as...


"7-Day of Self-Esteem Meditation Challenge".
I have started doing two meditation challenges on my own using only my goodwill and self-discipline... plus some meditation apps you can...


"Daily Meditation: Noting Your Emotions".
February, 8th. I love to practise the skill of noticing developed here in "Noting Your Emotions" by the lovely Kristin Neff from...


"The Benefits of Meditation"
That many of us have heard about meditation to be good for us is probably a fact. It's been around for millennia, not without a reason......


"Exploring the Wandering Mind".
Every one into meditation knows how difficult it is to stop the mind trying to entertain and distract us with its storytelling. We also...


"My Visions of HOPE for the World".
After my daily morning meditation on Loving-Kindness and Gratitude and before going to work on my blog, I was lucky enough - for some...


"21-Day Meditation Challenge" by Elisha Goldstein
So, I have embarked on another meditation challenge... This time guided and created by Elisha Goldstein who is one of my 'teachers' from...


Daily Meditation: Morning Meditation with Music.
Time: 10 mins. App: Insight Timer. After having my morning glass of lukewarm water with half a lemon and a dash of honey, I feel ready to...
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