All posts tagged: meditation

#31 Why You Think You Can’t Meditate (And How to Actually Learn the Skill)

"I can't meditate," people tell me, and honestly, I just smile because they don't realize they're trying to master a skill without actually learning it first. Just like skiing or driving a car – you have to learn how to do it before you can become proficient at it. After 30 years of teaching meditation, I've discovered most people are struggling because they don't understand there are two completely different types of meditation, and they're often trying the wrong one for their personality. Let me explain the difference between active and passive meditation, and why your mind won't stop talking during your practice...
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