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Sage Principles: The Misconceptions of Meditation

6/1/2022

Audio + pdf - Volume 1: Session 1 - Live your best life.

There is an expansive vista of life which can only be seen as we rise in awareness.
This audio session explores both the misconceptions of meditation and what can be gained with regular practice. Sage Principles audio sessions are the courtesy of DASA Meditation.

Save this session: pdf article with links to three relevant studies (read time 2 min 13 sec).

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The Secret of Self-Actualization: Fulfilling a Yearning that Won’t Quit

4/4/2018

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Guest article by Dee Gans, September 2016

Jump into the ocean of being authentic

People on the self-actualization path know ‘the best-kept secret’ - and they live it in their everyday life. Now, many of them want to share this adventure of personal empowerment with others.

A fresh approach to self-empowerment

Millions are yearning for the ultimate secret in life. Some spend thousands of dollars on pricey seminars and trainings, to gain this competitive edge. Others blindly follow self-appointed experts, just to get a glimpse through someone else’s experience. The truth is there are some ‘rare birds’ that know where the real deal and personal power can be found - and how to access it. It's different than what most of us have been taught. It takes a shift in perspective.

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Meditation: Develop Seven Life Skills Worthy of a Jedi

12/15/2017

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Make meditation a priority; cultivate the seven transformative life skills.
Then, "Live life as if it's skewed in your favor." ~Rumi

Written in honor of the treasured Star Wars movie series.

Awaken the Force Within
By Lorraine Alexander

The actor Mark Hamill portrayed the beloved character Luke Skywalker the Jedi apprentice, in the hit movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. As the story evolves, Luke grew to become a guardian of peace and justice. He dedicated himself to personal growth and the way of the Jedi. Once he developed these noble values, only then did he find the ability to tap into "the Force.”

Who wouldn’t love to wake up each day feeling that you are on top of your game like Luke? Backed by an abundance of medical studies, many experts concur that meditation delivers new levels of health, wellness, mood, and mental clarity. Consider this, let's say you invest 40 minutes (20 min. twice a day), and for that small investment of time, you receive a substantial return in health, clarity, and creativity. Most meditators agree wholeheartedly that after meditation they have greater focus and energy; they accomplish more in their day; they find their day is suddenly more enjoyable.

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The Genius of Self-Actualization: How Meditation Creates Winning Teams

10/4/2017

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The most important thing in life is to be true to ourselves, to never give up attempting to become the very finest version of what we wish to be, no matter how arduous that proves to be." - Kilroy J. Oldster

Written by Lorraine Alexander, October 2017

If you've ever worked on a project as a collaborative team member, you know from firsthand experience, that when the team dynamics work, there is nothing sweeter; conversely, nothing is more challenging or draining than a team out-of-sync. How can companies and organizations facilitate a team culture of cooperation, flexibility, and a positive spirit?

How Meditation Programs Launch Winning Teams

As a first step, some experts might suggest analyzing the corporate culture or group dynamics. Although this is the most obvious starting place, to create a winning team, we need to dive far deeper. Each team member should take a personal inventory; first by taking a good look at their motives and intentions, and secondly, whether they are committed to the success of the group as a whole. To achieve this deep level of commitment, each individual needs to understand self-actualization and the basic hierarchy of personal growth.

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Can Meditation Enhance Leadership? Take Your Best Shot in the Workplace

12/17/2016

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"You miss 100% of the shots you never take" ~ Wayne Gretzky

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Meditation, the best-kept secret.
By Lorraine Alexander

Why do so many of America's top executives practice meditation? Time is valuable, yet executives prioritize this practice twice daily. Meditation develops and improves personal skills and awareness. The three top attributes that will contribute to a leading edge are creativity, emotional intelligence, and focus.

"What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? ~ Robert H. Schulter

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Compassion Fatigue - The Real Crisis in Healthcare

2/14/2016

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Can Meditation Help Avoid Burnout?

Meditation helps nurses focus and regain control of their careers and personal lives, and many nurses experience deep relaxation when meditating. Meditation has a rich, vast history and is one way to engender a relaxation response, which can help nurses deal with their stress (Everly & Lating, 2013).

Compassion Fatigue, the Real Crisis in Healthcare

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Written by Lorraine Alexander

Each day in ERs across the globe, nurses, doctors, and other staff interact with patients and families under extreme stress. Patients are often facing the largest health crisis of their life, possibly even the end of life. Each patient is counting on the staff to perform at the highest level of competency, care, and compassion.

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Catching the Zen Zone - Why Top Companies Embrace Meditation

12/16/2015

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Written by Lorraine Alexander

"If you build it, he will come." ~ Field of Dreams 1989

Watching old movies on a rainy day is one of my favorite things to do. One recent Saturday, I watched a rerun of the classic 1989 flick "Field of Dreams." We all remember the famous line “If you build it, he will come.” That's when Iowa corn farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) starts hearing voices. The movie was not only about following your dreams - but also about realizing your potential. It reminded me about meditation, and how the practice directly links each of us to realize our potential. From there, we naturally become our best in our business environment as well.

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High 5 - Best Practices for Optimal Mediations

11/24/2015

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High 5 - Best Practices for Optimal Meditations

Five Rules for Bliss-Filled Meditations

1. SCHEDULE YOUR MEDITATIONS TWICE A DAY
Most practiced meditators agree, that much like exercise, if you don't plan or create a ritual at the same time of day, it's just too easy to put a meditation off. A good suggestion is to preset reminders on your iPhone. Remember, you are in essence training your brain - just as you would train for a race. Regular practice offers profound benefits.

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Coping With Stress - The 10 / 90 Rule

10/23/2015

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Written by Lorraine Alexander

We've arrived. Now, a stressful lifestyle is an American norm.
But what is the actual cost to our health and happiness?

It is now medically proven that stress can accumulate in the body, and the long-term effects can create anxiety, depression, impaired memory, impaired concentration, digestive issues, heart disease, sleep difficulties, and even weight gain. Now more than ever, it is critical that we find new ways to cope with reducing stress in our life. The first three considerations of lowering stress are to eat healthy, exercise, and get adequate sleep - but additionally, meditation is a viable method of stress reduction according to the Mayo Clinic.

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Meditation: The Finest Cultural Currency Converter

9/28/2015

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The Finest Cultural Currency Converter - Mediation

Cultural currency - Why meditation offers extraordinary benefits.

Written by Lorraine Alexander

When we hear the term currency, we think of money. However, cultural currency or capital can refer to non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means. Examples can include education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or even physical appearance.

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Sage Principles: The Misconceptions of Meditation

The Secret of Self-Actualization: Fulfilling a Yearning that Won’t Quit

Meditation: Develop Seven Life Skills Worthy of a Jedi

The Genius of Self-Actualization: How Meditation Creates Winning Teams

Can Meditation Enhance Leadership? Take Your Best Shot in the Workplace

Meditation, the best-kept secret.
By Lorraine Alexander

Compassion Fatigue - The Real Crisis in Healthcare

Can Meditation Help Avoid Burnout?

Catching the Zen Zone - Why Top Companies Embrace Meditation

"If you build it, he will come." ~ Field of Dreams 1989

High 5 - Best Practices for Optimal Mediations

Five Rules for Bliss-Filled Meditations

Coping With Stress - The 10 / 90 Rule

We've arrived. Now, a stressful lifestyle is an American norm.
But what is the actual cost to our health and happiness?

Meditation: The Finest Cultural Currency Converter

Cultural currency - Why meditation offers extraordinary benefits.

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Celebrating 50 Years

Meditation, the best-kept secret. By Lorraine Alexander

Can Meditation Help Avoid Burnout?

"If you build it, he will come." ~ Field of Dreams 1989

Five Rules for Bliss-Filled Meditations

We've arrived. Now, a stressful lifestyle is an American norm. But what is the actual cost to our health and happiness?

Cultural currency - Why meditation offers extraordinary benefits.

Blog author

Categories

Archives

DASA Meditation

Contact Info

Celebrating 50 Years

Meditation, the best-kept secret.
By Lorraine Alexander

We've arrived. Now, a stressful lifestyle is an American norm.
But what is the actual cost to our health and happiness?