by Amy Colvin | Jun 19, 2016 | Benefits, Inspiration
10 Science-Based Benefits of Compassion Meditation In western culture, meditation was once thought of as a new-agey, mystical practice. But with the growing popularity of mindfulness, meditation has become more main stream. For years researchers have studied and...
by Amy Colvin | Apr 21, 2016 | Inspiration
By Amy Colvin Meditation: Authentic Self-Acceptance A four-step contemplation to help you cultivate authentic self-acceptance. Take a moment to send your attention to your heart. If you like, you could put your hands over your heart, or anywhere on your body you find...
by Amy Colvin | Feb 13, 2016 | Inspiration
Current tradition for Valentine’s Day has largely become commercial… which flowers or chocolates will you give to or receive from your loved one? Instead, what about simply making the day about love, kindness, and gratitude… for others and for you? No need to...
by Amy Colvin | Jan 28, 2016 | Inspiration
I recently started a couple of rounds of my 8-week Cultivating Compassionate Balance classes. One of the things we talk about in the first class is the willingness to listen to a guided meditation every day. I ask, very directly, “Hands in the air if you believe...
by Amy Colvin | May 31, 2015 | National Meditation Month
“Have fun. Have fun. Have fun!” It takes intention, motivation, and dedication to build and sustain a meditation practice. We are required to look at and embrace parts of ourselves that we might prefer to suppress, deny, or ignore. Sometimes it just seems...
