Another spoke on the wheel that demonstrates the Eightfold path is Right Action. Many feel that is has a commandment context to it, stressing ways to behave. However, unlike dogma, the method of conducting oneself using Right Action is about creating unity and compassion and not about blindly following a directive. Let’s talk about it.

Today is all about right speech, but that doesn’t simply mean not swearing or saying unkind things about people or things. It goes much deeper. Thankfully, I have Barbara O’Brien to help us out.

Some people hear of The Eightfold Path and think of it as something meant only for monks living in Tibet. However, the beauty of the eightfold path is that it can be practiced daily in our everyday lives. Today, right intention, is a perfect example. Let’s talk about it.

The fourth noble truth in Buddhism is tied directly to the eightfold path. Today, and for the next several days, I will discuss the eightfold path and how to apply it to daily life. On this episode I will cover right view and what that means. Enjoy.

There are five focuses of a loving kindness meditation.  Two of them are difficult for some people though.  Today I talk about ways to work through those two sticking points.

It may seem like a pretty small thing to think about, but there are some types of clothing that are more suited to meditating.  Let's talk about them.

Many people wonder what to do once they have opened their eyes and ended their meditation.  Today I discuss how to come out of a meditation, and what to do once you are back in your space.

Part of the problem many people have in creating consistency in their meditation practice, is boredom.  They practice the same way each day.  If that works for you, awesome.  But if you want to be more consistent it might help you to escape your meditation comfort zone

One of the greatest lessons I learned was how to incorporate living life by experiencing all of it through my body, mind and spirit.  Today I talk the less common reasons why you think so much.

When you are sick, injured or in pain many times you want to crawl away and just do nothing, including meditating. Today I talk about how to meditate when you are in physical or emotional pain.