The majority of people on the planet have a belly. But what does that mean? A belly is just a word. Just a word that has been demonized by advertisements and a host of image conscious marketers. All the negative energy around a word can make it difficult to meditate. Come hear how.

When I teach new students how to meditate I tell them to start off slowly, meditating for one to two minutes to start. Often I am told that this is silly. How can anything be accomplished with such a short session? Today I answer that question.

Today I was interviewed and asked why I feel so strongly about meditation. As an answer, I relayed a story that explains perfectly why I find meditation to be a gift for me and the people I teach.

Sometimes the thought of sitting quietly with your thoughts is a huge deal for some people. Some new meditators know the benefit of a practice, but are overwhelmed by simply sitting. Today, Andy Puddicombe led me to a great article that talks about four other ways to meditate that are active.

Reading the news in difficult times can take a toll on a person. If times are particularly turbulent, the news can make our energies denser, making it difficult to be hopeful. Today, I am reading a great post by Oren Jay Sofer, a meditation teacher who gives some great advice for reading the news and not getting down. Come listen

This week I want to give you a chance to meet other meditation teachers who are doing some amazing things, despite being of less notoriety than the heavy hitters. Today I focus on a great blog post by Jeff Warren. Enjoy.

Sometimes a night's sleep can be a little tough; tossing and turning, maybe some bad dreams. This meditation is designed to clear that vibe and have you starting the day off on the right foot.

Today I read an excerpt from Stuart Eisendrath’s latest book, When Antidepressants Aren’t enough: harnessing the power of mindfulness to alleviate depression. It is my hope that you will find this excerpt as fascinating as I do. If you do, then go get his book and line up some questions for me to ask him. :o)

Today I am happy to share with you the second part of my interview with author and coach, Mario Noviello. His books and talks focus on helping people understand their power.