There was a time when my mornings started the same way: Before my eyes had adjusted to the gray light filtering through the blinds, my thoughts were already filling with tomorrow’s obligations, each one quietly draining the small reserve of ease I had carried out of sleep. To cope, I would lie still beneath the … Read more

As my daily meditation comes to an end, I anticipate the act of writing. Sometimes, it’s a moment of inspiration, prompting me to reflect on past events and past relationships, no matter how distant or painful they may be. Sometimes, however, my mind resembles a blank sheet of paper, resulting in apathy and inertia. During … Read more

In this article, I would like to share three reasons why you should meditate, how meditation changed my life, and how it can change yours. Six years ago, I was stressed and overworked. I was living on autopilot, chasing some vague notion of “happiness” based on external material things. But the finish line kept moving … Read more

Verywell Mind is a mental health and wellness platform for all aspects of your life — whether you’re living with a mental health condition, managing day-to-day stressors, looking to level up your relationships, or tapping into fascinating psychology theories. Its team of mental health professionals recognize that research in this space is constantly evolving, along with … Read more

  As a poet and meditator, John Brehm believes that poetry can deepen our spiritual practice. Over the many years of teaching, he’s found a simple method of leading discussions that elicits lively engagement, leads to profound insights, and helps us live in the present moment. He begins by reading the poem aloud, or having … Read more