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The inner stillness
found in meditation
becomes your new
reference point
in life,
eventually replacing
the reference points
most of us use
to determine how we feel
or who we are -
the world out there
and our roles
and responsibilities in it.
It's a subtle yet powerful
shift in perspective -
and creates a new normal -
a life lived from
your soul-center.
~ Sarah McLean
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Happy Fall! I am finishing my latest manuscript for Hay House called Love & the Power of Attention due out in May 2014. Meanwhile, I have decided to begin something new (Autumn is always a good time to do that!) In upcoming issues, I'll help you discover how to transform your life with powerful themes from my book Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation.
The themes include: Living with Present Moment Awareness, Peace & Stressing Less, Beginner's Mind Equals Freedom, Loving Yourself, Creating a Soul Connection, Communicating Authentically, Being Open to Receive, and Creating a Nourishing Routine. Each theme will come with a bonus meditation too!
This month I'll introduce you to the 5 Essentials of Meditation - essentials I wish I had known 25 years ago when I first started to meditate. Feel free to share them with your friends using the links on this page. Let's meditate together sometime very soon!
With love,
Sarah McLean, Director
McLean Meditation Institute
(982) 204-0067 Call me!
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The 5 Essentials of Meditation
 Before you begin your journey toward becoming soul-centered, there are five essentials for your success in meditation. Actually, I wish I had known what they were before I began my practice, it would've made meditating a whole lot easier!
The essentials, as I see them are: (1) it's okay to have thoughts during meditation, it's the nature of the mind to think (2) don't try too hard, it's a barrier to the natural settling down in meditation (3) let go of expectations, they'll limit your possibilities (4) be kind to yourself, the way you treat yourself in meditation is the way you treat yourself as you live your life, and (5) stick with it, don't stop because you don't think anything is happening, or you aren't getting where you think you should go. It's important to know this - the experiences you have in meditation have no bearing on whether or not your meditations are "working." Read more...
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Creative Soul:
A Women's Meditation & Writing Retreat
And offered at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, June 6-8.
For many, writing is a spiritual practice. A single moment of inspiration can seem a timeless eternity. The same is true of meditation. For those who practice meditation, life is often transformed physically, spiritually, and emotionally. This intimate weekend retreat is ideal for any woman looking to awaken her authentic voice and creativity. You'll be immersed in expansive writing practices that awaken your imaginings. You'll attend to stillness with meditation and experience deep presence with mindfulness practices. You'll learn to listen to and trust your inner voice and express yourself from your creative soul. All are welcome regardless of writing and meditation experience. Learn more about the retreat here or call (928) 204-0067.
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Is it Time You Learned to Meditate?
 Learn an effective meditation to help you discover how to live a more creative, fulfilling and happy life. Develop an unshakable sense of peace - no matter what the world "out there" is up to. Meditation helps you to re-connect with who you really are, outside of your everyday roles and responsibilities. Learn the Simple, Easy, Every Day Meditation Method with a certified teacher in North America.
The benefits of meditation are profound and can help you to become more centered, peaceful, healthy, self-aware, creative and present. The practice of meditation that you'll learn in the SEED Meditation Method are powerful, yet simple to do, and easy to keep doing. They include:
- Balancing Breath Technique
- Body Awareness Technique
- Breath Awareness Meditation
- Heart-Centered Breath
- Self-Inquiry Practice
- Silent Sound (mantra) Meditation
- Mindfulness Practices
- and Peacefinder Practices
Classes are also held regularly in Sedona, Arizona at the McLean Meditation Center. Upcoming October 20 and November 23. For additional dates check out the online calendar or call (928) 204-0067 to find a teacher near you.
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Become a Certified Meditation Teacher
Are you a therapist, counseling professional, educator, life coach, executive, manager, healer, yoga teacher, or simply someone who wants to deepen the work you're already doing in the world? Are you are committed to being a guide for others, called to serve a greater cause? Then the McLean Meditation Institute Teacher Certification Program is designed for you.
It's 200 hour complete professional training course in the theory, science, and practice of meditation begins with a self-paced home study and virtual classroom that you can do from home. The home-study is followed by seven transformational days in an intimate retreat setting in the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona led by world-class experts in meditation, mindfulness, contemplative practices, yoga, Ayurveda, energy, sound healing, and earth wisdom where you'll be nourished by and immersed in: * Daily meditation practices and expanded awareness
* Gentle yoga practices and pranayama for purification
* Community and connection with others on a similar path to awakening
* Ceremonial experiences for transformation
* Wisdom from ancient traditions
You will be certified to deliver effective and powerful meditation instruction to your clients, patients, family, and your community. With rolling admissions, apply anytime and get started. You'll soon be ready to attend an upcoming training intensive. The next ones are offered in 2014: February, May, July, and November. Call (928) 204-0067, or click here to find out how you can become a certified meditation teacher. |
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Bring in the new year with deep meditations and mystical music at a powerful and nourishing New Year's Retreat. Join meditation mentor Sarah McLean and recording artist Ani Williams at the Sedona Creative Life Center for a powerful timeless experience, even as the year changes. Be the Peace Retreat offers those with a meditation practice or inspired future meditators to come together and be established in peaceful meditation, being the peace we want to see in the world. Find out more, visit this link or call (928) 204-0067.
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Each Sunday at the McLean Meditation Center in the heart of Sedona, the community is invited to join a meditation gathering every Sunday afternoon. Led by Sarah McLean and other meditation experts, enjoy the deep silence of meditation-whether you are new to meditation or have years of experience.
From 2:00-2:45 pm join the Guided Meditation Gathering offering guidance, Q & A, and varying meditation techniques from week to week. No experience is necessary to join us.
From 4:00-4:45 pm join the Silent Meditation Gathering is a self-directed, silent meditation period. Participants should have meditation experience as no guidance or instruction is offered.
Find out more about Community Meditation Gatherings at the McLean Meditation Center in Sedona, Arizona. If you can't make it on Sunday, drop by and say hello anytime 1-5 Tuesday through Sunday or call (928) 204-0067.
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MMI was founded in 2006 by best-selling Hay House author Sarah McLean. She is known as the face of contemporary meditation. She previously headed up the education department for Deepak Chopra's Center for Wellbeing. She spent years in a Zen Buddhist monastery, and has traveled much of the world by bicycle. She invites you to visit the McLean Meditation Center, home of MMI. Located in the heart of Sedona, Arizona at 411 State Route 179 or connect with the Institute online www.McLeanMeditation.com or by phone (928) 204-0067.
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