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Meditation with a Chronic Illness
This is the first in a series of four short articles about starting a meditation practice if you have a chronic illness. This first article is about establishing a simple meditation practice, and finding a meditation posture. The next three articles will focus on: Mindfulness practice in everyday life Loving Kindness meditation Meditation resources: books, [...]
Mindfulness in Daily Life
‘Mindfulness’ is a word we hear a lot when we start to meditate; all the books and teachers talk about it. Essentially, it means just being present for what is happening. When you’re making a cup of tea and you’re aware of the smooth feel of the tea-cup in your hand, of the weight of [...]
Loving Kindness Meditation
When I was first introduced to Loving Kindness meditation I thought, ‘What’s all this lovey-dovey stuff? I don’t need this! I want to be a proper meditator!’ I grew to realise that those who resist Loving Kindness meditation are perhaps the ones who need it the most – it’s now my primary meditation practice. I [...]
Meditation Resources for People Living with Chronic Illness or Pain
If your illness or life circumstances prevent you from attending meditation classes it can be very helpful to have a good book or CD course that can guide your practice. If you can’t afford to buy new books or CD’s you might be able to find them second-hand on sites like E-Bay, or at your [...]
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