“How I Meditate”

There is no one "right" way to meditate. In fact, the many different sects of Buddhism and Hinduism are mostly variations in their approach to meditation. My personal favorite that I use everyday is called "The View" in Paula Watkins' "Meditation Made Simple". I personally like this meditation because it helps ground me in my … Continue reading “How I Meditate”

“Dreaming Brand New”

I got the post workout blow, really feeling myself, rocking blue sweats and a beater. pulling it off, too. for once, things have been going well, but i cant believe it took until here. Im grinding on all cylinders: writing, working out, and little habits of self-discipline. I can start to see the vision; it's coming in to … Continue reading “Dreaming Brand New”

“A Convicts Guidelines to Meditation ”

I've already touted my practice of meditation; it's only recently that I've properly understood how to do it. In the past I thought of like the Buddhist equivalent to prayer or conflated it with contemplation, which is much different process. I started to practice meditation as part of a period of self-reflection that every inmate … Continue reading “A Convicts Guidelines to Meditation ”