Jill LawsonMay 19, 20214 min Go Sweet or Go Snarky? You Tell Me! What goes through my mind some days while writing fluffy idealistic meditations every month?
Jill LawsonFeb 13, 20217 minA Diet of Soup and Sarcasm: Part TwoThere is nothing quite as refreshing as replacing frustration with a little innocent hilarity.
Jill LawsonMay 30, 20202 minDon't Worry! You're Not A Junk Food Eating Lazy SlobThe following meditation is a good practice to accept your quirky habits, see the bigger picture of what is important to you in your life...
Jill LawsonApr 5, 20202 minBone Breathing: A Breath of Fresh AirBecause when you glow, the world around you becomes a brighter place to be.
Jill LawsonMar 20, 20202 minA Meditation in Times of Crisis With practice and patience, you will be able seize the opportunity to restore peace and harmony to your internal soundtrack.
Jill LawsonFeb 26, 20203 minExcerpts from PARADISE FOUND: The Lithium Edition We are all spirits in evolution. We are provided with the power of choice and a consciousness of knowledge and wisdom...
Jill LawsonFeb 19, 20202 minSwimming in Color: Unleashing the Creative MindTapping into the wellspring of creativity doesn’t always come easy. Some days we are in the flow, producing great works of art. Other days..
Jill LawsonFeb 5, 20202 minThe Butterfly EffectLife transformations give us a chance to spread our wings and see the world from a renewed perspective, but transformation takes courage...
Jill LawsonJan 2, 20202 minKick Your Cravings to the CurbIf you struggle with saying no to those leftover Christmas cookies, or passing on that dirty martini, the following meditation will help.
Jill LawsonNov 16, 20195 minBirthing a Fat Baby At The Kauai Writer's ConferenceFrom limousine rides to catered black-tie parties in New York City to riding in a 1970 Dodge Power Wagon chewing on red dust and a Slim Jim
Jill LawsonOct 31, 20192 minThe Life Changing Magic of a Tidy MindMany folks speak of having a guru. Well, my dad was mine. One of the things he always said was, "Simplicity is the result of successfully...
Jill LawsonOct 30, 20192 minA Costco-Sized Can of Whoop-Ass Won't Help Against Energy Vampires For this meditation to be effective, you must be grounded in your own badassery.
Jill LawsonOct 30, 20192 minOvercome Pain and Return to JoyStudies show mindfulness meditation can help alleviate the hurt. Remember, pain is not to be ignored. The adage ‘no pain no gain’ isn't wise
Jill LawsonOct 30, 20191 minLinks, Links, Links: My Writing on the Web Not that I'm counting, but I have over 500 articles floating on the world wide web and in print. Finding some of them is like finding...
Jill LawsonOct 30, 20191 minIt Was That Ski Yoga Photo That Did ItWell over ten years ago, I was working on promoting a ski yoga class way back when at the old Dolores Library in Dolores, Colorado.
Jill LawsonOct 29, 20191 minMoney MattersThis fun article marked the beginning of my roll as the Meditation of the Month columnist for Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine out of the UK.
Jill LawsonOct 29, 20193 minMy Interview With Diamond Dallas Page of DDP YogaWhen I was a writer for Diets in Review, I submitted hundreds of articles over several years. Once in a while I found myself conducting inte
Jill LawsonOct 28, 20194 minOde to Billy Joe I wrote this for my dear dad, a one-of-a-kind human, who passed away last year. I offer much gratitude to the Four Corners Free Press for pu
Jill LawsonOct 28, 20191 minOcean Meditation I had no idea I'd be living in Maui when I wrote this for Om Yoga Magazine. It seems so long ago since I wrote it. I'm thrilled to say I act
Jill LawsonOct 28, 20191 minMoonlight Serenade This was one of my favorite pieces I wrote for Om Yoga Magazine. I'm guessing it's been six or seven years since it was published in the awe
Jill LawsonOct 28, 20191 minHeadstand HeroI had the pleasure of speaking with yogi and entrepreneur, Ryon Lane, in 2014. His story is an inspiration. From practicing law to yoga, and
Jill LawsonOct 16, 20192 minTrust Me, Trust Yourself"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Jill LawsonOct 16, 20192 minMadder Than a Wasp on Fire? Find Your Honeypot of PeaceTo carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee. ~William H. Walton. Meditate and enjoy the sweet honeypot of peace.
Jill LawsonSep 7, 20194 minA Diet of Soup and SarcasmLife is full of surprises. If I never thought I’d live in Hawaii, I sure as hell couldn’t imagine getting braces in middle-age. I am nearly
Jill LawsonMar 8, 20192 minDo You Go With The Flow? We have all heard the phrase, “Go with the flow.” While this is intended to give us permission to let life happen and accept the things...
Jill LawsonJan 16, 20192 minUpward Facing Meditation Being grounded is important, as feeling energetically rooted in the Earth gives us a sense of security. But, sometimes a life change can...
Jill LawsonSep 16, 20185 minJava's Magical Journey From Tree To CupFor fellow coffee lovers, nothing beats the smell of fresh java in the morning. The anticipation of taking that first sip is powerful...
Jill LawsonMay 22, 20182 minI am Ready. I Let Go. Everything changes. This is a concept many of us have a hard time accepting. We become comfortable with our day-to-day lives, then...
Jill LawsonMay 15, 20182 minBelieve It and BloomFrom a tiny acorn, an oak tree grows. Creations of such magnitude take time. While Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither will our biggest...
Jill LawsonMay 1, 20182 minSweet Dreams: A Meditation for Insomniacs Sleep is the antidote to illness, yet many of us don’t get enough of it. Whether it is due to stress, chronic fatigue, or an anxiety...
Jill LawsonApr 28, 20182 minGraceful VisionsWhat is grace? We might be familiar with the word grace used in certain religious statements, or brought to light before eating a meal....
Jill LawsonApr 22, 20182 minSky Above, Earth Below, Voice WithinThe Earth, often referred to as ‘the mother,’ is the third planet from the sun and is home to millions of species. It is approximately...
Jill LawsonApr 14, 20185 minSeven Habits of Highly Unhealthy PeopleHabits are mighty. They have the ability to make or break us. It seems as if bad habits are the easiest to create, yet the hardest to...
Jill LawsonApr 14, 20183 minStaying off the Road To HellPaved with good intentions, your path to hell begins with the quest to make a change. Few are successful, while many find themselves...
Jill LawsonApr 12, 20184 min50 Shades of NamasteDisclaimer: I wrote this article on a dare to use "50 Shades of Namaste" in a title. I have to admit, my research was, eh hem, amusing,...
Jill LawsonApr 12, 20184 minRomancing the OMIn the days of old, yogis gave up their worldly possessions and adopted a system of ancient techniques and rituals, with the intention to...
Jill LawsonApr 12, 20183 minBrave New YogaStepping off my yoga mat, and rolling up my career as a yoga teacher (for now!) has given me the time and space to contemplate my...
Jill LawsonApr 12, 20182 minPatience at a Snails PacePrior to moving to Maui, I had several people share with me their experiences of living in Hawaii. I was told I would get island fever,...
Jill LawsonApr 12, 20182 minAnother Rainy Day in ParadiseWater is needed to maintain life. Without it, nothing on our flourishing planet would be able to survive. It is essential for the...
Jill LawsonApr 12, 20182 minFeed the Flame: A Meditation for SuccessFollow-through isn’t just the finish of a successful tennis serve, it is a critical aspect in getting things done in life. We all have...
Don't Worry! You're Not A Junk Food Eating Lazy SlobThe following meditation is a good practice to accept your quirky habits, see the bigger picture of what is important to you in your life...