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I didn’t start meditating because I wanted to become enlightened. I started because I was stressed out , struggling to remember things, and I knew something needed to change. At the time, I was working hard, doing everything I was “supposed” to do—but it felt like life was running me, not the other way around. I began researching ways to improve memory and reduce stress, and everything I found kept pointing back to the same place: meditation . To be honest, I didn’t know what that meant beyond someone sitting cross-legged in silence. But I was open—and desperate enough to try. That openness led me to Kundalini meditation , an ancient practice rooted in breath, movement, and energy activation. I had no idea what I was tapping into at the time—I just knew it worked. I felt clearer, calmer, and more grounded after every session. Then I found the Gaia network- which led me to checking out Interviews with Extra-Dimensionals- an amazing series hosted by Reuben Langdon, after that I discovered Joe Dispenza , and everything clicked. I had already gravitated toward Kundalini, and was doing an Ayurvedic Coaching Certification program when synchronicity led me to 'Rewired', a series that explains the science behind why meditation works the way it does, as conducted by Joe Dispenza and his team of researchers. Once I understood how meditation impacts the brain, the nervous system, and our ability to create new outcomes—I was hooked. It wasn’t about controlling my thoughts. It was about learning to observe them , to re-center , and to stop outsourcing my peace and power to outside circumstances. Through meditation, I learned how to create my reality from within—not through force, but through focus . I’ve since discovered that I’m Aphantasiac —I can’t create images in my mind. That might seem like a disadvantage in a world of vision boards and “see it to believe it” mantras… but in truth, it just helped me master meditation in a different  way. I feel. I sense. I know . What I’ve Gained Since I Started: Better memory and clarity Stronger communication and emotional awareness Peace under pressure Creative breakthroughs A deeper connection with my soul—and my partner Meditation didn’t just calm me down. It woke me up . Full-Circle Moment I recently finished co-authoring a metaphysical sci-fi book series  with my husband, and I can say without a doubt: we couldn’t have done it without the tools we’ve picked up from meditation, self-awareness, and working through our own growth. We’re still in the thick of it—parenting, working, building, and more—but we’re more connected, more present, and more joyful  than ever before. And it all started with a breath… and a willingness to try something new. If You’re Curious Where to Start You don’t need a fancy setup or hours of free time. You just need a few minutes, a little space, and the courage to sit with yourself. I’ll be sharing some simple practices here soon—so check back, and know that wherever you’re starting… you’re in the right place. You don’t have to master meditation.You  just have to show up—and let it show you you . If You’re Curious Where to Start You don’t need a fancy setup or hours of free time. You just need a few minutes, a little space, and the courage to sit with yourself. I’ll be sharing some simple practices here soon—so check back, and know that wherever you’re starting… you’re in the right place. You don’t have to master meditation. You  just have to show up—and let it show you you . Try My Cleansing Meditation If you’re ready to experience meditation for yourself, here’s a gentle, immersive cleansing meditation  I created. It’s less visual and more sensory—perfect for grounding, clearing stuck energy, and reconnecting with your center. 👉 Watch now on YouTube Let it be your reset button. Come back to it anytime you need to breathe, heal, or just remember who you are. What’s Coming Next This is just the beginning. We'll be adding more content soon, including videos and insights on: The science  behind meditation and brainwave states Different forms  of meditation, from breathwork to mantra and movement Alternatives and deep-dive practices  like QHHT, hypnotherapy, and psychedelic journeying Because the point isn’t to do it right —it’s to find what resonates . Your inner world is powerful. Let’s explore it together.

Meditation is often misunderstood as a trendy habit or a mystical practice—but it’s actually a deeply human tool. In this post, I’ll explore what it is, why it works, and how you can start, even if you’ve never tried before. On the surface, meditation sounds simple. And in some ways, it is. But just like people, no two meditation experiences are the same. From posture and breath to chanting, humming, or silent stillness—each journey is deeply personal. Faith, Focus, and Patience The title of this piece might make meditation sound simple—and in some ways, it is. But each person’s experience is unique, shaped by personal beliefs, body positioning, and the presence (or absence) of things like chanting, humming, or mudras. Sometimes we get more caught up in the how  than the act itself , making it difficult to truly be mindful. The real keys are: Faith Focus Patience That’s it. Your mind and body will guide you through the rest. Sometimes we get so focused on how  to meditate “correctly” that we lose sight of the act itself. The truth? There is no perfect form. The keys to meditation are faith , focus , and patience . That’s it. Your body and mind will handle the rest. 💫 Meditation vs. Prayer As mentioned above- one of my favorite distinctions is something I’ve heard many times: “If prayer is asking, meditation is listening.” While prayer is often directed toward a divine being, meditation helps you connect with your own divinity. The difference isn’t in the practice—it’s in how we define the Divine . 🔑 Let’s Start With Faith Faith is often associated with religion, but it’s really just powerful belief. You can have faith in yourself, in healing, in your breath, or in the process itself. It’s not about changing someone else’s reality. It’s about transforming your own. Faith has the power to shift perception—and perception is the root of your reality. That’s why so many spiritual paths emphasize it. When combined with meditation, it can help interrupt negative thought patterns and awaken the mind’s built-in healing systems. It is for this reason that so many religious followers use the word 'faith', because their beliefs are so strong. The mind offers powerful tools within it to better control your thoughts and negative thought patterns that do not serve you. 🌟 The Hero’s Journey Inward It is for this reason that advanced levels of meditation are known by many as a 'Hero's Journey', through which one can attain healing, or even enlightenment. But it doesn’t happen overnight. It requires practice, patience, and self-exploration. You may need to try multiple methods before one resonates. And just like any meaningful journey, the destination often looks very different from what you expected when you started. It might take several sessions before you see results, but this is part of the process that these lessons are learned and changes in reality occur, generally...in a very different form than one would have imagined at the beginning. This is where 'faith' comes in. There is no one way to do it, the idea is actually simpler than most people realize. While most of us can easily get caught up in what the best methods are, especially when we get flustered things don't go the way we expect them to, there really is no right or wrong way! Some use mudras, which are bodily positioning or hand gestures, even this is not necessary and mainly serves the purpose of aiming our focus, or for symbolism. The same could be said for dance and rituals that are performed for these purposes, as with any ritual that helps us associate a specific intention with an act. ✨ There Is No “Right” Way There’s no need for robes, chants, or hand gestures unless those things help you  focus. Mudras, dance, or ritual may enhance intention—but they’re tools, not requirements. What matters most is your intention . How you set it is completely up to you. Meditation can indeed teach you how to do all the things described thus far, and It all starts so simply... through the act of doing nothing but breathing, which many will tell you is directly associated with our life force, souls, feeding out inner flame. While there are different beliefs on the source of this, we will refer to it as 'light energy', which is acknowledged in many ways and in every major religion throughout our world! My favorite distinction is how many describe the difference between prayer and meditation as I have heard many times, 'so as prayer is to asking meditation is to listening' The only major difference in what most associate with prayer versus meditation is their definition of 'Divine'. While prayer helps us connect with a divine being, meditation teaches you how to connect with and tap into your own  divinity! 🙏 Meditation vs. Prayer One of my favorite distinctions between the two is something I’ve heard time and again: “If prayer is asking, meditation is listening.” While prayer is often about seeking guidance from a divine source, meditation helps you access your own  divinity—the quiet wisdom that lives inside you. Learning how to set intentions prior to beginning is the key, but how you do that is completely up to you. I always recommend researching various ideologies, methods, and styles, don't overthink it, save that energy for focusing on your breath! The biggest challenge I hear about most often is with people getting bored or forgetting to properly breath, which is why my best recommendation is in starting off at just five to ten minutes at first. If you simplify how you think about meditation, perhaps likening it to quiet reflection, free from distraction, it tends to feel less intimidating. Start Simple I always recommend exploring different methods—but don’t overthink it. Start with just five to ten minutes a day. Focus on your breath. Allow your thoughts to come and go without judgment. Meditation is like mental housecleaning. It may feel messy at first, but the more you do it, the clearer your space becomes. Just think of what you want answers to, then stop thinking and instead focus on your breath. It's that simple! Of course, like anything else worth doing, it will take some practice to get good at it, just allow your mind to wander without judging the thoughts that come to mind. Eventually, that breathing you have been practicing will help you get so relaxed that purging all those thoughts swirling around your head will become easier and easier. As much as we think we know about the mind, we are just scratching the surface of what they are capable of, with science and research data finally supporting what monks and gurus have been teaching for millennia! Once you can go longer, you will be able to access deeper and deeper layers of your consciousness while in a wakeful state and in complete control. Hypnotherapists do this for you, in order to help resolve trauma, break unhealthy thought patterns, accessing information, answers, and memories buried deep in your subconscious. Unfortunately, not all of us can afford a hypnotherapist, so I highly encourage everyone to at least try meditation for themselves. First it will teach you how to relax, then re-center by going back to that place, and from there in allowing us to explore the depths of our minds. Start simply though, no need to rush since every step toward success is a helpful step in the right direction! So What Is Meditation, Really? In its simplest form, the word meditation  refers to mindfulness and healing—but its true meaning varies depending on who you ask. For some, it's a tool to organize thoughts, practice stillness, or reduce stress. For others, it’s a sacred, personal experience. No matter the approach, meditation has been shown to reduce stress and improve overall health and well-being. What’s not as well-known is how  this happens. Like most things, it depends on what  someone is doing, how  they’re doing it, and why . The Role of Breath 🌬️ Meditation begins with something we all do— breathing . Many traditions believe breath is tied to our life force, our soul, even our light energy . Whether you call it prana, chi, or divine spark, nearly every culture acknowledges its power. Your breath is your anchor. It returns you to center. It fuels your flame. Setting Intentions There’s no one “right way” to meditate. While mudras, rituals, or guided techniques can help you focus, they’re not required. Their power lies in the intention you set before you begin. How you set that intention is up to you. Whether it’s a simple word, a question, or a feeling— it becomes the guide for your session. Explore different styles and traditions—but don’t overthink it. Save your energy for focusing on your breath. Start Simple: Quiet Reflection 🧘 The biggest challenge people share with me? Getting bored or forgetting to breathe. So start small. 5–10 minutes is plenty. Think of meditation as quiet reflection without distraction. Let yourself observe your thoughts without judgment. When your mind wanders (and it will), bring it back to the breath. Just think about what you want answers to—then stop thinking and listen. Unlocking Deeper Layers With practice, your breathing will lead you into deeper relaxation. Your thoughts will quiet. And you'll begin to access inner clarity and peace. This is where the real  work begins—where healing and transformation take root. Meditation helps you access deeper layers of consciousness while staying awake and in control. Hypnotherapists do something similar to help resolve trauma and rewire unhelpful thought patterns. The Mind’s Hidden Potential We know so little about the full capabilities of the human mind—but ancient practices and modern science agree: meditation opens the door to something profound. If therapy or spiritual work isn’t accessible, meditation is free —and incredibly powerful . It teaches you to relax, re-center, and eventually explore the depths of your own inner world. You don’t need to rush. Every breath is a step in the right direction. If you’re curious how meditation actually looks in practice, check out my personal story:👉 How Meditation Changed My Life Or try my free cleansing meditation  on YouTube for a gentle introduction:🎧 Watch now Your breath is always available.Let it lead you home.

To help understand our website, what we offer, and why we've offered some information we have created this post to help make sense of it all! Our website is designed to be as inclusive as possible, so we have included information on recipes and meal plans for the most common types of Plant-Based Diets and many different flavor profiles. We love empowering people! Our goal isn't to sway readers one way or the other, but simply to provide information we feel is important to be able make an informed decision. This is not meant to replace or undermine the advice of doctors and nutritionists. If a medical health professional has recommended a specific dietary recommendation for you, please consult with them and always before making any major decisions regarding changes to your diet. There are a number of things to consider when changing your diet and what kind of diet is right for you. Not eating animal meat is the common denominator in all of these options, so we will start there. For our purposes, a 'Diet' does not simply refer to the crash-course of changing your eating habits temporarily, in order to meet a goal like losing weight, getting your blood pressure down, or managing a condition of any kind...but what you choose to eat most of the time over the long-term. Any short-term changes will only be temporary. That said, major changes done too quickly and without adequate preparation are not only difficult but often times not entirely realistic. Assume the longer-term you plan for this change to be, the more time you should expect to transition into it. We started with cutting out most processed foods while we were still consuming meat and went plant-based about six months later. While that wasn't initially the plan, sometimes plans change...especially when gallbladders start requiring your attention. On the up side, that six months helped us to get into the habit of prepping food each week. This routine became a vital key for the change we would make in going plant-based. Once we made the switch, we transitioned to vegan within only a few weeks. We still call ourselves vegans to people that ask us about what it is...but caveat with 'technically....' and explain the difference. I am definitely glad we experienced a true vegan diet though, and perhaps it was because we did more of a whole foods approach, in that we didn't use processed options at all at first. I won't bore you with the details, but I would have wanted even more time to prepare had we really understood the difference and that's probably why we ultimately went back to the simpler plant-based option, because it was the most natural and least-restrictive option that worked for us. We hope these explanations below will make this transition easier to help you in determining if or what option works best for you! Vegetarian- The simplest for most people, this dietary group avoid animal meat of any kind. -Like other groups, so subgroups have adopted specific exceptions. For vegetarians, the common for of this are individuals who do consume fish and usually seafood in general. Plant-Based- This refers to people who avoid all meat and dairy of any kind. -Again, there are subgroups who make specific exceptions and others that are more restrictive than your typical plant-based eater. Examples include -Eggs or seafood. -Whole plant-based diet, avoiding all processed foods -Raw plant-based diet, avoiding processed foods while only cooking enough for consumption, to leave the important nutrients that are often cooked out of vegetables, usually under 120 degrees. Vegan- I remember telling my doctor when we went Vegan. His facial expression was the best part of his response. A combination of 'that explains the weight loss' and 'do you really understand what that means' A vegan himself, he just smiled patiently and said 'Ahhh, the black-belt of all diets...'. At the time, we were only a few months in and I was feeling a little cocky about how well we had been doing, but over the long-term we understood why. Veganism truly is a lifestyle, an admirable one...but not for the faint of heart! -Again, there are subgroups who make specific exceptions and others that are more restrictive than your typical plant-based eater. Examples include -Eggs or seafood. -Whole plant-based diet, avoiding all processed foods -Raw vegan diet, avoiding processed foods while only cooking them enough for consumption, to leave the important nutrients that are often cooked out of vegetables, usually under 120 degrees. Vegans don't limit their lifestyle choices to food. In fact, this is the biggest distinction between vegans and any other type of diet...because as they say, it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle! We have described ourselves to non-plant-based eaters as vegan, but not when talking with an actual Vegan because they know the difference. They are very proud of their choice and go as far as avoiding clothing, household products, and anything else they use that contain any animal products whatsoever. We mean no disrespect to them and admire their discipline. This is next-level and while some people get upset about having to have so many classifications, but understanding them and addressing each one appropriately is not only easy to do, but respectful and shows you care. Plus, let's be honest, if you worked as hard as vegans do...that deserves the distinction of being called one. It's like calling a doctor 'Mr' or 'Mrs', they earned that title!!

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