The Meditation of Life is a series of articles written by our good friend Kristen Lavigne. The series is about taking Meditation out of your sitting practice and into your daily life. When we live in balance and awareness we are living Meditation. This is Kristen’s passion and calling; she will share her knowledge and [...]

“Not too long ago I had a surprising lesson in the power of the more “uncomfortable” emotions.”

By Kristen Lavigne To say my life is busy would be a severe understatement.  I have three young children, and more then enough responsibilities.  Most of my days are spent moving through the long list of things to do.  I am a Mom, so my list is very long.  This will not change while my [...]

By Kristen Lavigne When I was younger, in my teens and twenties, eating was only about survival.  I ate healthy to stay thin, and when I ate out of pleasure it came along with the guilt of possible weight gain.  Eating had nothing to do with nourishing my body and enjoying the wonderful foods that [...]

by Kristen Lavigne My morning started out like any other ordinary morning.  My kids had their breakfast, and I was on my yoga mat doing my morning practice.  Gentle music played in the background, the kids were happy and quiet, and one would think I would be in a state of utter bliss. One look [...]