The practice of meditation has been around since the beginning of the human race. Prehistoric man gazed at the stars, Aztecs worshiped the sun, Egyptians built pyramids, Islanders worshiped the sea gods, and others prayed to Buddha, Ganesh, Jesus, or other deities. All of them used objects of nature such as crystals to contemplate the meaning of life and we still do it … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Stress When You Are Over 50
Anxiety is a common complaint for those of us who are older. It's easy to freak out when friends or family are dying or we are in a financial bind. Still, we don’t want our blood pressure to go up to unsafe levels. Here are some suggestions on ways to reduce stress so you don't end up having a heart attack. Take a walk Walking is my saving grace. I do it religiously … [Read more...]
Walking Meditation: Easy to Do At Any Age
The key to my sanity, when life gets overwhelming, is my morning walking meditation. I consider it to be a sacred time that no one else can mess with. The process opens up my creativity, helps me focus, and guides me along my path in life. “If you will but aspire You will attain to all that you desire. Before an atom of such need the Sun Seems dim and mirky by … [Read more...]