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There is often confusion between the concepts of meditation and mindfulness. They are so similar that sometimes it can be challenging to see why they are not the same thing. While there can be elements of both in either practice, they are distinctly different. Meditation is time of inward contemplation in the present moment, which reduces stress and increases personal awareness in relation to one’s surroundings. Mindfulness is time spent paying attention to one’s surroundings and feelings in the present moment, and using that awareness to modify inner perceptions and behavior, which also reduces stress. They are almost like mirror images of each other, interacting harmoniously when used together. This interesting article from The Washington Post illustrates how profound the difference can be. While the author suggests a number of useful mindfulness techniques, there is no element of meditation at all.

We love meditation, and we love creative ways of finding your peace through meditation. This article gives nice, simple guidance in a way that’s easy to understand. And we are kind of partial to the artwork, too!

As you know, it is one of our foundational beliefs that though our physical body eventually dies, our true self – the spirit, the soul – never dies. Looks like we are in good company!

Mantras are phrases you repeat to maintain focus during meditation. They can be a simple phrase, or an affirmation. This article shares some great mantras to help you find (and keep) your peace!

Last year, Randy Doster published his book Mother-Father God, discussing the feminine aspects of a God we have historically referred to as the “father.” This article provides a wonderful perspective on this concept.

We discovered this article in our research, and we thought you might benefit from it. So often, we find ourselves emotionally attached to our situations and to things in our life. We don’t have to, and we can find our peace when we learn to let go…

One of our more popular discussion topics is about manifesting with our words. Everything you have ever experienced began with a thought in someone’s mind, either a person, or Divine Mind. Every thought and word you use makes a difference, and can create unexpected results if not done mindfully. While this article is written in the context of a work environment, both the principle and the six examples apply to any situation.

We found this article in the June 2020 edition of Reader’s Digest. Meditation is simpler than it sounds. Follow these directions from a skeptic who tried and liked it.

Thoughts of death can inspire us to consider what is important in the life we are living. At The Meditation Center, we use meditation as a tool to understand and appreciate the value of our life and our experiences. Here is a great article gives us a lot to contemplate on, inspired by those preparing to make their transition.

Here is an article featuring The Meditation Center in the Smoky Mountain News’ annual Living Well edition: