8 Lessons From the Campground

Mere days before Thanksgiving, my partner and I found out we had to move within 30 days because his house had just sold.  We had been planning a camping trip over the break and our initial reaction was to cancel the trip, so that we could focus on the move.  I am so glad thatContinue reading “8 Lessons From the Campground”

Taming the Monkey Mind: Graduation Day

This all started with a 28 day meditation challenge.  It has actually been 32 days since I began; I added a few days to make up for the two that I missed during my camping trip. So, I guess the first question should be if I consider my monkey mind trained after a month ofContinue reading “Taming the Monkey Mind: Graduation Day”

Taming the Monkey Mind: Natural Habitat

Well, it was bound to happen.  I missed two days of intentional, sustained meditation.  We took advantage of the holiday weekend and spent 3 days camping.  I’m not sure if it was the change of routine, the constant companionship, or the downshift of rhythm lessening the need, but I completely forgot to meditate for theContinue reading “Taming the Monkey Mind: Natural Habitat”

8 Lessons From the Campground

Mere days before Thanksgiving, my partner and I found out we had to move within 30 days because his house had just sold.  We had been planning a camping trip over the break and our initial reaction was to cancel the trip, so that we could focus on the move.  I am so glad thatContinue reading “8 Lessons From the Campground”