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Visualization Tune-ups
For the past 4 months, a group of us participated in a workshop centered around The Artist’s Way. This book helps to unblock creativity,...
Michael Dardanes
Sep 6, 20182 min read
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Destruction Begets Creation (Every Time)
Throughout much of my life I have innately adopted a quick moving attitude. Once the finality of an event occurs, it is that very...
Brynn Byrne
Jul 18, 20183 min read
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A Journal Entry about Teaching Meditation
My journal entries have been private until now. Brynn and I try to journal for 30 minutes every day. I miss some days and am working to...
Michael Dardanes
May 31, 20184 min read
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Reflections on Love from a Serial Monogamist
I am one of those people who has minimal experience being single. I had my first serious boyfriend my freshman year of high school. We...
Brynn Byrne
Apr 24, 20185 min read
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Meditation in Fort Worth, TX
Meditation in Fort Worth has increased lately. The amount of offerings surrounding mindfulness, pranayama, yoga philosophy, and an...
Michael Dardanes
Apr 23, 20183 min read
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"I am not"
"I am not. Nothing is mine. I don’t exist with qualities.” Nasmi, name, naham. The above quote caught me. I was in the middle of a yoga...
Michael Dardanes
Apr 18, 20182 min read
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Yoga Private Sessions and Group Classes
I go back and forth on what I like best about yoga. In learning, I like to ask questions and get the most of the information presented to me
Michael Dardanes
Apr 10, 20182 min read
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Meditation Takes Time
Writers say that for every 10 pages written, one page may be worth reading. Thus a good writer must be willing to sacrifice the 90% trash...
Brynn Byrne
Nov 28, 20173 min read
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Discipline is a Cardinal Virtue
Vivekendanda, the 19th century mystic said, “Character is repeated habits, and repeated habits alone can reform character.” If you haven’t t
Michael Dardanes
Nov 26, 20172 min read
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Now Really is the Best Time
There was a period of years in my 20's where I had become more conscious of the choices and habits that I created as a teenager. It was
Brynn Byrne
Nov 24, 20174 min read
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5 Reasons to Wake Up Early
3. Exercise. Finding time to exercise can be an excuse for not doing it. If you wake up early enough, there is no excuse. Television is not
Michael Dardanes
Oct 16, 20172 min read
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Visualization Tip #1: Getting Clear About What You Want
For a long time, I walked around not knowing what I wanted. I certainly didn’t know how to get what I wanted either. This was true in...
Michael Dardanes
Sep 5, 20173 min read
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Three Tips for Diaphragmatic Breathing
Step 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Lay on your belly with your head turned in either direction, your arms relaxed at your side, and your palms
Michael Dardanes
Aug 29, 20173 min read
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Mindfulness Practice: Breathing
I would recommend finding a consistent spot for your meditation practice and meditate at the same time everyday. For many of us, this will m
Michael Dardanes
Jun 30, 20171 min read
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Meditation and Me - Some of my story in building a solid meditation practice
Meditation and me highlights the life of a man who attempted to meditate before knowing how to meditate. He went to a meditation teacher aft
Michael Dardanes
Jun 28, 20172 min read
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