Q: Dear Todd, Is Smoking Addiction Because Of Oral Fixation?TODD ANSWERS: If oral fixation is the problem, switching to gum would be an easy task. But, there is much more to smoking addiction than oral fixation. Oral fixation, which can have many causes, is always exacerbated by smoking.Smoking doesn't just reinforce the fixation either. It makes it stronger due to the nicotine withdrawal, which creates added stress and anxiety which…
Q: Dear Todd, if mean people who hurt others have a "disconnect from infinite joy and peace within", then what about those people who have had horrible lives and yet don't hurt people or lie, cheat, etc…? Aren't we just giving these mean people a free pass? Making an excuse for them?TODD ANSWERS: I definitely don’t give them a pass, but I just don’t know what good comes from judging…
Q: Dear Todd, if you're really to consider Non-Duality on a deep level you'll come up against the idea that free will is just an illusion, and so is morality, and if we are all God then there's no reason to stop God in the form of Hitler from committing atrocities. And a whole lot of other stuff.TODD ANSWERS: I don’t see a tiger fighting a buffalo and think to…
Kids are much smarter than most people realize. They have a deep understanding of their feelings and an awareness and sensitivity to the world around them. This is why children are never too young for mindfulness and meditation. Young children may not understand big words like interconnectedness and consciousness. But, they do understand the meaning behind these terms when explained to them properly. Better than even some adults who have…
These days, employees are thinking not just about ways to let off steam. They’re thinking about ways to let go of their stress that won’t leave them hungover, tired, groggy and unhealthy. That’s why more and more employees are looking for healthy ways to improve their lives, not just their nights. And it’s why employees need meditation more than company happy hours. The Benefits of Corporate Meditation for Employees When…
Meditation For Executives: Step Up The Leadership Zen Is Meditating Limited To Monks? The long and short of it is no. This is a common stereotype amongst a lot of people that meditation is only for monks. Moreover, people are also of the belief that you have to leave your comforts and luxuries when you venture into the world of meditation and spirituality. However, that is not true. Meditation isn’t…
So what the heck is corporate meditation? Isn’t it a waste of time? Will corporate meditation turn my employees into lazy hippies? Is it just superstitions and woowoo mumbojumbo? Just what can I expect in a corporate meditation program? This article will answer these questions and more.Workplace stress is the #1 cause of stress. We bring that stress home with us and it affects us in countless ways. It can…
What are Mindful Mondays Mindful Monday is a concept that encourages people to start their week in a mindful and intentional way. It's a day where people can take a moment to slow down, reflect on their priorities, and set their intentions for the week ahead. Some people may use Mindful Monday as an opportunity to meditate, practice yoga, or engage in other mindfulness practices. Others may simply take a…
Guest PostSeattle may not have as many green juice bars or compost parties as Portland. However, we are catching up with modern times in rediscovering the ancient tradition of meditation. If you are thinking to practice meditation in Seattle, Washington, read on. It’s certainly an odd thing to see, an ancient and transformative spiritual practice, becoming hip and trendy. But if you look at the benefits of meditation—patience, focus and concentration,…
No matter what it is we put our effort into, we naturally want to see some results. And so the question really is, "How long do you have to meditate to see results?" Meditation is much like working out, in that the more effort you put in the more results you will see. However, as you'll hear in this podcast, there are some important things to remember when looking at…
“I thought my biggest fear was growing old and dying in prison. In truth, my biggest fear was growing old and not knowing myself.”
- Rick Smith, Albama inmate
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