I take it seriously! And by that, I mean that I am deeply honest with myself, I do not take the easy path, I do not “chicken out”. I remind myself that I have limited time to mature my meditation.

As an idea, I concentrate on my shoulders. I observe any stiffness or rigidity. I consciously let my shoulders relax, even if it feels strange at first, or if it brings up unwanted feelings. (If you are a type who...

I know my meditation practice is advancing when I do it in a much more straightforward and down-to-earth manner. I take it seriously and at the same time natural, and playful.

I do not want anything from it. I do not have pre-made expectations.

Call it self-observation, self-inquiry, or metacognition. This is a quality that we, humans have, much more than any other form of life we know. For you personally, Self Chatter is a self-development tool that may assist you in becoming more...