Spirits Beside Us Blog

I’ll be honest—when I first heard about loving-kindness meditation, I wasn’t sure it would work for me. It sounded simple enough: sit down, focus on…Read more

I remember when I first tried meditation. I had this image in my head of a perfectly serene person, sitting cross-legged in blissful silence, comple…Read more

Have you ever found yourself yearning for a little more peace, but no matter how hard you try, life just keeps throwing curveballs your way? Whether…Read more

You know that feeling—you’re ticking off your to-do list, handling responsibilities, and going through the motions, but something still feels… incom…Read more

Have you ever felt like life is pulling you in ten different directions at once? Between work, family, and trying to keep up with everything else, i…Read more

Ever tried to sit still and meditate, only to have your brain throw a full-on rave of thoughts the moment you close your eyes? Same. That’s why guid…Read more

Hey, have you noticed how quiet winter feels? There’s something magical about it. Sure, it’s cold, and scraping ice off your car isn’t exactly zen, b…Read more

Since there's only 6 days until Christmas (OMG is that all that's left?!) I thought it would be interesting to dig into what the holiday season r…Read more

Are the Holidays Secretly Driving You Nuts? Be honest—are the holidays really “the most wonderful time of the year,” or do they sometimes feel li…Read more