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secular meditation


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


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...


"I Will Love & Be Kind to My Imperfect Self."
We thought that these 3 practices extracted from "mindful.org" will be a good way to start the new year, and will set the stage for...


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....


"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...


"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...


Daily Meditation Techniques: Mental Noting
Time: 21 mins. App: Insight Timer. Mental Noting or simply Noting meditation is a very helpful technique when you feel your mind has been...


My Meditation Progress in 2017.
Here's my meditation chart progress throughout 2017: 129 hrs, 24 mins over 534 sessions! Namaste.
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