Why Meditate Meditation is not easy. It requires much patience and determination. It may leave us dissatisfied and frustrated. It’s much harder than getting in front of the TV or the computer. So why meditate at all? Why make time and spend energy on something that may not be pleasant or entertaining? The answer is [...]
what is zen meditation?
I fell in love with Zen meditation at one of the oldest Zen Meditation Centers in San Francisco many years ago. What I liked the most about Zen meditation is its refinement. It truly seems to be an essence of minimalism. At least it seems this way on the surface. First, lets define what is [...]
why forgiveness is important to your health
I am writing this today on the tenth anniversary of 9/11. I wasn’t planning on writing today. However, I feel compelled to take the opportunity to address one of the most important human qualities, that of forgiveness. For many of us, “forgiveness” is a difficult thing to do. As we reflect back on the great [...]
3 reasons to learn how to meditate
Click on the arrow for Podcast Simpler Life Today is about learning how to find happiness in a purpose filled life. This is accomplished by eliminating the distractions in your life, therefore allowing you to experience the reality of your existence. This post is designed as a prelude to the meditation series. I suggest that [...]
how to stop panic attacks naturally with meditation and yoga
I’ve already addressed the subjects of anxiety and depression on this site. It would be unfair not to include the topic of panic attacks here as well. What do depression, anxiety and panic attacks have in common, and what do they have to do with living a simpler life you ask? Well, they all have [...]
how to cure anxiety naturally using supplements and meditation
If you are familiar with my story, you know that for years I lived a very stressful life. It was far from simple. Anxiety was like an old friend to me, always close by, ready for a visit. I did not have much of a choice as it struck without a warning. At an onset [...]
how to have faith in god
Faith in God is a serious subject. I don’t want to offend anyone, or to come off as an expert. I am just a man who believes. I try to live a spiritual life, and I know that without belief life can be an empty place. God is many names and many faces, but no [...]
how to overcome depression without medication
I am writing on the subject of depression today, because to those who have it, depression presents a major obstacle in achieving a balanced life. My goal here is to establish that along the way to designing a more peaceful and balanced life, we must all deal with the issues and hindrances that keep us [...]
holistic approach: how to overcome stress in life
It is unfortunate that even though this can be a wonderful world, it often brings stress and anxiety to our lives. How to overcome stress and anxiety has been a much discussed subject as the modern life presents us with more and more challenges. So let’s examine the definition of emotional stress. The definition of [...]
history and benefits of bikram yoga
Recently, I’ve been asked a lot about the benefits of Bikram Yoga practice. I would love to answer each question individually, but that would not leave me with enough time to cover other subjects. Here is my official synopsis of this style of yoga and I hope that you find it beneficial. History The practice [...]
learn to reconnect with yourself
There was a time in my life when for a period of three years, I had a very demanding job. In fact, the job was so demanding, that it occupied my mind almost non stop, days and even nights. During this time, unknowingly to myself I became what I call “disconnected” from my body. Two [...]
