by Sarah Rudell Beach | Jul 9, 2018
“If you do not have 20 minutes to sit in meditation, you should sit for an hour.” -Zen saying “If you do not even have two minutes to yourself, you need at least four.” -Me When I tell people (especially mothers) that I teach mindfulness and...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Oct 9, 2017
Rest (noun) 1. the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep 2. refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor 3. relief or freedom, especially from anything that troubles or disturbs 4. a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Feb 29, 2016
One of the most common questions people ask me is, “How do I even get started meditating?” It’s usually quickly followed up with “What do I do? How should I sit? How long should I sit? Are there books I should read??” And sometimes a week...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Feb 1, 2016
Meditation is not about NOT thinking. Anyone who has sat down to observe their breath for more than a few seconds knows that the monkey mind tends to go apesh!t the minute we slow down enough to listen to it. After seeing all the cute posts about what dogs and cats...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Nov 2, 2015
The next few weeks are shaping up to be pretty emotional for me. First, tomorrow is the publication day for Mothering Through the Darkness: Women Open Up About the Postpartum Experience. This powerful book challenges the myths about and breaks the silence...
by Sarah Rudell Beach | Apr 6, 2015
When I give a presentation about mindfulness, the most common question people ask me at the end of my session is this: “How has mindfulness helped YOU?” I think what they’re really asking is, Is this whole meditation thing worth it? Am I actually...
