"The thing about stress is that it's automatic, it finds you, you don't have to go find it. The problem with relaxation, or mindfulness, is that it's a lot of frickin' work. It's an active process, it's not something that happens to you. Stress finds you. You have to go looking for relaxation." Dr. Mark Hyman interviewed by Katie Couric at Ariana Huffington's conference on Mindfulness.

Stress is contagious. When we're stressed, we are prone to be harsher on ourselves, sharper with our friends and family, and less sensitive to the needs of strangers. The pause can bring us back to the present moment, and break the cycle of automaticity of the stress response. How would you choose a ​​​​​​pause when under stress?

Ever wonder which meditation technique is right for you? What style would be the best for your lifestyle? In this video blog I share what I have learned along the way and invite you to try approaching the idea of a set style a little differently.

How do you like to meditate?

Now it’s your turn. Take a quick moment right now and share in the comments below what your go-to meditation style is, what gives you the meditative quality in your life?

Let us know what you think. I invite you to share your thoughts and insights in the comments below. You never know when something you share may give someone a new perspective or even change their life.

Until next time….may this pause be with you….

Richa.

The consensus is that one should be authentic and live an authentic life. But ever wonder what gets in the way of living a life of authenticity? I believe it's the individual's lack of freedom that keeps one stuck in an inauthentic life. My recent brush with authenticity and freedom around the launch of my book has opened my eyes in a new way. In this weeks vlog I share my latest insight on how freedom and authenticity are related.

What get's in the way of your most authentic life?

Now it’s your turn. Take a quick moment right now and tell me in the comments below what the #1 inauthenticity is in your life and what would it feel like if you could get rid of it and have total freedom once and for all? Imagine what that would like like, feel like and be like!

Let me know what you think. I invite you to share your thoughts and insights in the comments below. You never know when something you share may give someone a new perspective or even change their life.

Until next time….ma...

Today's meditation focused on our thoughts and the power they have in our lives. Take a moment and ask yourself: Are you leading your thoughts, or are your thoughts leading you? Who sets the GPS coordinates of your mind? The more you focus on your thoughts the further you are from experiencing the present moment. I spoke about different steps you can take to bring yourself fully back to the present moment and master your thoughts before they master you. If you weren't able to join in yesterday, don't worry! My Monday Meditations will continue each and every Monday at Noon, Eastern Standard Time. You can register for this event at any time and join in via computer, tablet, or even phone. Even if you aren't able to join in for the live meditation, be sure to register to receive a link to the replay so you can still benefit from this extraordinary meditation experience.