What does the phrase mean, God is on your side?

You know those days when you sit down to spend time in quiet, and you find yourself super cranky about it?

What does gaze have to do with meditation when our eyes should be closed?

We are infinite choice makers, all day long — all life long. Yet we are also creatures of habit, and have a tendency to be ruled by our senses.

I hope the long space between this post and the last, on gentle tips for your meditation practice, has been filled with the art of slowing down and honoring the transitions throughout your day.

Meditation. Where to start? If you don't have a regular practice established in your life already, starting meditation can seem overwhelming.