Amber Murphy

When meditation beginners attempt to learn how to meditate and deepen their practice, they often turn to research. One of the first things I see newcomers do is try to find the best meditation books they can get their hands on. The problem (or good problem depending on your perspective) is that there’s a lot […]

How often do you reach for the phone first thing in the morning and check your Twitter notifications? How often when you’re on vacation are you more concerned about taking the perfect Instagram picture than enjoying yourself? How often are you locked in an internet argument on Facebook? A social media detox gives us a […]

Inevitably when you start meditating, you’ll think about how and when you can incorporate it into your daily routine. When is the best time to meditate? Does it matter when you meditate? When should I meditate that will provide the most benefits?  Does it even matter? These are all questions we’ll be covering in this […]

As meditation has been in the mainstream for several years now, it’s received a lot of attention, including attention from skeptics. While part of this is due to how meditation is marketed sometimes, and even exaggerated when it comes to the scientific benefits of meditation, this attention has produced many studies as a result of […]

Anxiety can be crippling. The thing about anxiety is that trying to get rid of anxiety can create an entirely new layer of anxiety in itself. It can feel hopeless sometimes when you’re trying to alleviate anxious feelings and all it seems to do is make you feel worse. We wanted to offer 9 solid […]

Knowing how to stay calm under pressure can mean the difference between getting through a tough situation successfully or crumbling when you can’t afford to. Sometimes we find ourselves in times of distress, where we seem to lose our mind and allow emotion and adrenaline to take over. The key is knowing how to remain […]