Testing The Waters

There are numerous benefits to meditation that range from physical to psychological but for many people having a meditation practice can seem like a daunting task.  I believe the source of their apprehension is that they are holding onto some preconceived notions of what meditation is and how to do it. They overwhelm themselves with thoughts like: I don't have enough time I can't quiet my mind Its too hard to sit for an extended period of time SO... WHAT IS M E DITATION?  The term "Meditation" encompasses a wide variety of practices and techniques each designed towards different goals.  Some towards relaxation, building internal energy, developing compassion, love, patience, generosity, forgiveness, contacting spiritual guides,  receiving psychic visions, getting closer to God, as well as effortlessly sustained single-pointed concentration.  My introduction to meditation was when I embarked on my Yoga Practice. The teacher would begin and end each...

 Mackenzie Phillips Interview on Oprah! I don't know if you watched the interview - BUT I watched it the day it aired. To say I was stunned would be an understatement. It was as if an hour of my life slipped by - the interview was over and I hadn't moved, blinked or closed my mouth (which I had apparently opened at some point in the interview) I sat in horror and sadly, judgement of her - I almost didn't believe her because "Consensual Incest Relationship" what is that????? but what was more disturbing was she was so genuine - I HAD to believe her. After the interview my stomach turned and ached - then the following day Oprah aired a follow up interview in which Mackenzie's sister and friends corroborated her claims. WHY did I need this to validate the story? Because somewhere deep inside of me I hold a secret too and have held on to it because of the fear that NO ONE ELSE WOULD BELIEVE ME. I'm not fully ready to reveal all th...