Browsing Category
Spiritual Growth
30 posts
How to Practice Lucid Dreaming
https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-lucid-dreaming/ Andrew Holecek is a wonderful teacher and exponent on the magical and mysterious benefits of lucid dreaming. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the edges of your own awareness…
14 Things You Need to Know to Talk About Transcendental Meditation
Yes, you need a mantra. No, you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to meditate. (even though TM is more costly to learn than other techniques) No, you probably won’t levitate.
Mantra Meditation Made Easy (Mini Course Preview)
Note: This is part of our mantra meditation made REALLY easy course, available on our course community, here. 1. The most common type of mantra meditation in the West is…
The Untethered Soul: Recognition of the Power of Presence and the Magic of Every Moment
The Untethered Soul remains one of our favorite books on spiritual growth, personal development, waking up and the recognition that “you” are NOT who (or what) you think you are…
Mindfulness, Microdosing & Motivation.
LSD & Me Archives – Erica Avey The transition from fully committed to quitting was slow to start. My hours of operation started to sync with my circadian rhythm. The…
What is Awareness? Decoding Consciousness, Spirituality and the Nature of Reality
What Is Awareness? Thirteen Individuals on Consciousness, Spirit, and the Nature of Reality. If you’re like me, you’ve spent countless hours pondering some of life’s most complex ideas. Questions like:…
Mindfulness, Men and Mental Health. The Silent Stigma of Depression
Suicide and silence: why depressed men are dying for somebody to talk to Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. For that to change, the stigma of mental…
How to Give Your Full Attention: A Crash Course in Attentive Awareness
How to Give Your Full Attention – Mindful “To listen is to lean in, softly, with a willingness to be changed by what we hear.” -Mark Nepo, poet, philosopher “When…
The Heartful Dodger
The Heartful Dodger: An Interview with Vinny Ferraro One bitter night, in the rough end of New Haven, Connecticut, fifteen-year-old Vinny Ferraro and his friends were hanging out as usual…
This photo and words capture why I wrote Just Breathe.
This photo and words capture why I wrote Just Breathe. To this sweet little girl, I wish you a fabulous kindergarten and joyful year! xx Repost @dreamreaderkids ・・・ We have…
What is a Darkness Retreat? An Extraordinary 40 Day Spiritual Adventure
Reflections on a 40-Day Dark Retreat | Hridaya Yoga By Kali Aney, reposted with gratitude from kalianey.com Disclaimer: This post is about a spiritual practice called Kaya Kalpa, or Dark…
Right Now, It’s Like This: How to Make Peace with the Present Moment
“Right Now, It’s Like This” – How to make this increasingly used Buddhist phrase work for you Meditation teacher Vinny Ferraro explains the simple but powerful phrase “Right now, it’s…
What I learned from the “Toughest man on the Planet”.
nogginnerd on Twitter What I learned from the “Toughest man on the Planet”. The art of exceptionalism, #spiritual surrender, self reliance and the transcendent power of #purpose. https://t.co/A2SFqPy3IH @davidgoggins
Ram Dass on the Art of Living (& Dying) Well
https://twitter.com/soundstrue/status/1034480231938248704
Noah Levine Scandal: Against the Stream Closes it's Doors
Against the Stream Closes Doors as Investigation Finds Misconduct by Founder Following a months-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, the Against the Stream Meditation Society (ATS) has removed its…
Inspirational Spiritual Experiences
Suddenly Psychic on Twitter What does it feel like to #die? A fascinating NDE experience featured on @megynkelly with inspirational insights on #karma, #spiritual growth & discovering your authentic self…
Setting Intention: How to Meditate in the Service Of Others
Joan Halifax on Twitter Joan Halifax on Twitter https://t.co/ZONKD68FXj
What is a Buddhist funeral like?
What happens at a Buddhist funeral? – Lion’s Roar What happens at a Buddhist funeral? There is no universal liturgy for a Buddhist funeral. As a result, the outer form…
Set the Bar Low. Just Breathe :)
Mindfulness Project on Twitter Mindfulness Project on Twitter https://t.co/WTWSeenjet
How Service will Set You Free:
Ram Dass on Twitter When we see that service is not a one-way street, we find that those we are helping give us a continuous stream of clues to help…
We're All Connected: A Short Meditation With Sharon Salzber
https://www.lionsroar.com/sharon-salzberg-guided-meditation/
Go Deeper: How to Cultivate Tranquility, Insight + Awakening
https://www.lionsroar.com/cultivate-tranquility-harvest-insight/ An excellent article for those who want to take their mindfulness practice (or meditation practice) deeper, with more attention to the ancient Buddhist teachings from which modern “mindfulness” emanates.…
The Upside of Addiction (Confessions of a Jhana Junkie)
I’m Addicted to Silent Meditation and I’ve Never Felt Better Three years ago, I signed up for a silent meditation retreat called a vipassana. For ten days, I shared a…
5 LMS Platforms Ideal for Teaching Spiritual Classes or Selling Inspirational Courses Online
Thinking about teaching an online course? Or maybe you’ve got a great idea for an inspirational ebook, or cultivating a community around your sense of passion, purpose and personal life…
Mindfulness and Anxiety: Learning to Let Go
Meditation and mindfulness saved me from crippling anxiety Having been born in Zimbabwe and grown up in Johannesburg, Carolyne Bennett says that there was always a lot of fear around…