by Neil McKinlay | Jul 12, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
One could – quite justifiably, I believe – look at this world of which we are part and feel concern. Polarization and conflict, political, economic, and environmental instability, aggression, uncertainty, and fear are all prominent aspects of our present...
by Neil McKinlay | Jun 8, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
This has not been an easy piece to write. My schedule is overfull right now. My to do lists are overburdened. Concerns about the present and worries about the future are robust and active. These are coming at me like the crows that sometimes dive toward my head each...
by Neil McKinlay | May 9, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
Bruce Cockburn is on tour right now. I’ve written before of the fact that, having followed his career for so long, every new release from this artist feels like checking in with an old friend. Since the advent of YouTube, every new tour provides something...
by Neil McKinlay | Apr 7, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
I have, over the years, been asked all kinds of questions about meditation. There have been big questions and small. Difficult questions and easy. Questions I’m able to respond to immediately and others that have required time – in some instances, a span of...
by Neil McKinlay | Mar 7, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
I offered a livestream meditation practice earlier today. This is something I do on Insight Timer with some regularity now. Usually the first Monday of every month sees me host a very short (15-20 mins) exploration of embodiment there.Livestreaming is not something...
