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Interspirituality for the Modern Day Seeker

2018-09-19T13:41:38+00:00

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Meditation and the 36th Chamber of Shaolin

Last updated on: September 19, 2018 at 1:41 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

What does the movie The 36th Chamber of Shaolin have to do with modern approaches to teaching meditation and how does the comparison influence the practice? Read more

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2018-09-14T00:28:47+00:00

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Meditation: On the Same List as Brushing Your Teeth

Last updated on: September 14, 2018 at 12:28 am   By Gudjon Bergmann

By changing the context and putting meditation in the same category as mundane activities, such as brushing teeth, the faraway becomes immediate and the unreachable becomes attainable. Read more

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2018-09-06T12:34:19+00:00

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Why You Want Your Meditation Teacher to Be More Like a Piano Teacher and Less Like a Concert Pianist

Last updated on: September 6, 2018 at 12:34 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

A good piano teacher is patient, makes the complex simple and allows the student to progress at his or her own rate. That is why you want your meditation teacher to be more like a good piano teacher and less like a concert pianist. Read more

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2018-08-28T20:39:53+00:00

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You Can’t SAVE Time

Last updated on: August 28, 2018 at 8:39 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

Time is perishable. There is a gap between what people say they want to do and what they actually do. That causes stress. Read more

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2018-08-21T14:22:41+00:00

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How to Know Whether Or Not You Are Meditating

Last updated on: August 21, 2018 at 2:22 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

When you are practicing a combination of relaxation and concentration techniques and your mind becomes completely still—even for a brief period of time—that is meditation. Read more

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2018-08-15T17:19:32+00:00

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Love and World Peace

Last updated on: August 15, 2018 at 5:19 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

Nurturing a mature type of selfless love can pave the path to world peace. Read more

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2018-08-08T13:17:09+00:00

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Mass Hypnosis and Time

Last updated on: August 8, 2018 at 1:17 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

Everyone who complains that they don't have enough time has fallen under a spell of mass hypnosis that must be broken. The truth is... Read more

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2018-07-31T15:43:48+00:00

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Pitfalls on the Spiritual Path

Last updated on: July 31, 2018 at 3:43 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

The spiritual path can be beautiful and uplifting but there are also pitfalls one must be aware of. Here is a partial list of things to look out for. Read more

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2018-07-25T13:42:07+00:00

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Motivation is the Key to Meditation

Last updated on: July 25, 2018 at 1:42 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

If you’ve ever said that you don’t have time to meditate, read this. Read more

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2018-07-17T20:26:23+00:00

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Stress: Know Thy Frenemy

Last updated on: July 17, 2018 at 8:26 pm   By Gudjon Bergmann

To get a better understanding of the causes and effects of stress, read this comprehensive and integral definition of our common frenemy. Read more

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