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Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at anytime and be yourself. – Hermann Hesse<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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She plonks herself down, definitely in a sunny spot on the floor, table, chair or bed. And proceeds to wrap herself up into a tiny little fur ball before she quickly drifts off to Lalaland. One. Two. Three. As simple as pie. Max truly is my best teacher at be-ing instead of do-ing, as I often muse. We are after all human be-ings and not human do-ings.<\/p>\n

For us two-leggeds, finding that sweet spot of silence is a touch more elusive. And I am referring to the active silence or be-ingness; not the passive stillness of sleep.<\/p>\n

This is exactly why I meditate – to simply find my sweet spot, my silence, my inner peace, my be-ing-ness.<\/p>\n

There are a multitude of studies and articles about the benefits of meditation (just ask Google, read the Huffington Post or notice the explosion of new mindfulness apps in your favourite online store) that prove all sorts of advantages gained from a regular meditation practice. Without a doubt, meditation leads to a healthier you and a less stressful overall lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Here’s my personal little list of benefits from my practice to yours. It is still, and always will be, a practice for me.<\/p>\n