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How to Use Sacred Sound to Develop Higher Consciousness

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In our modern world, chaos and distractions abound. Life literally feels “noisy”. People crave inner tranquility to squelch the inner chaos that rises up daily in their minds and hearts. We want relief, and we want it NOW. Unfortunately, that’s just not how inner peace works, nor has it ever worked that way. This quest for inner harmony isn’t new. The search for sustainable inner peace has always been a part of the human experience. And Sacred Sound has always been a method for developing it in cultures all around the globe. In this article, we will delve into the…

7 Transformative Meditation Styles to Fix Your Decision Fatigue

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Decision fatigue. Ugh. It’s that overwhelming mental state that significantly impairs your ability to make choices effectively. If you’re looking to relieve mental exhaustion and restore inner calm and clarity, read on to discover 7 transformative meditation styles to fix decision fatigue. In this article, we’ll explore how to identify when you’re experiencing decision fatigue, and also how to practice some self-compassion in alleviating the misery of it. We’ll also offer some tips on how different meditation practices can help you to navigate times of seemingly overpowering decision fatigue. Let’s get started. Some extra copy if there’s audio. Understanding Decision…

5 Easy Ways to Stop Unwanted Thoughts in Meditation in 5 Minutes or Less

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When many people first begin a meditation practice, the biggest questions often circle around the logistics. How can I create a space of time to make a meditation practice? Do I have to do it every day? How long every day? How can I make it a regular habit? Will I be able to do it? These are all valid questions, and answering them becomes a highly individual experience. But there’s a bigger, more long-lasting challenge to growing your meditation practice. Nearly everyone grapples with this, not only in the early days of creating a practice but often during every…

You Get A Gold Star for Positive Self-Talk

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You get a gold star for positive self-talk! Perhaps you’ve practiced mindfulness today, even for just a few seconds. Maybe you’ve reminded yourself to treat others, or yourself, with compassion and kindness in the midst of a struggle. It could be that you were really starting to stress out, and instead you took a deep breath and refocused your thoughts to a happy memory. Perhaps you even simply took the time to notice that you’re feeling stressed out, which even just a few months ago you weren’t able to do yet. These are all versions of positive self-talk. And if…

What Is Higher Consciousness and How to Achieve It Through Meditation

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Have you ever wondered about higher states of consciousness? What they are, and how some people reach them? Do you ever wonder if you could reach a higher state of consciousness yourself? And if you could, what would that look like? Many people have different notions or ideas about what it means to achieve states of higher consciousness.  Some imagine yogis living high in the mountains, devoting their lives exclusively to the pursuit of higher consciousness. Others imagine it as a spiritual practice that leads to a sudden and complete awakening, or so-called enlightenment. And of course some people think…