The year after my divorce I lived in this cute little studio on St. Marks by Thompkins Square Park. The place was just enough space for me and my sweet pup, Luna. The apartment faced the back of the building which opened up to all this greenery and was amazingly quiet. I loved sitting in front of the windows to meditate and practice handstands along the wall in between. The kitchen was the size of my armpit in the corner but the 2 door closet made up for it. I made this the peaceful sanctuary I needed to regain my confidence and trust in myself.
You've heard and read how great meditation is for you, but if you lead a stressful life or if you feel like you never have any time for yourself, it can seem so daunting. In this video I share 2 easy ways to meditate that I use regularly. All you need is a timer to set so you can be present and work on quieting your mind. Be patient and kind to yourself because this stuff takes time.
There is no better time than the present to find or reconnect with your spiritual self! Some find peace in the words of others, but I have never been one to have a quote or passage that I turn to when times get rough. I find more tangibility in taking a yoga class or meditating to get in touch with my higher self.
I decided to join Deepak Chopra's 21 Day Meditation Challenge after my acupuncturist suggested that it would be a nice way to ease into meditation. I have recently had lots of conversations with friends about this subject, and their responses were the same as mine at first.