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Go Sweet or Go Snarky? You Tell Me!
What goes through my mind some days while writing fluffy idealistic meditations every month?

Jill Lawson
May 19, 20214 min read


A Diet of Soup and Sarcasm: Part Two
There is nothing quite as refreshing as replacing frustration with a little innocent hilarity.

Jill Lawson
Feb 13, 20217 min read


Don't Worry! You're Not A Junk Food Eating Lazy Slob
The 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 Lawson
May 30, 20202 min read


Bone Breathing: A Breath of Fresh Air
Because when you glow, the world around you becomes a brighter place to be.

Jill Lawson
Apr 5, 20202 min read


A 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 Lawson
Mar 20, 20202 min read


Excerpts 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 Lawson
Feb 26, 20203 min read


Swimming in Color: Unleashing the Creative Mind
Tapping 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 Lawson
Feb 19, 20202 min read


The Butterfly Effect
Life transformations give us a chance to spread our wings and see the world from a renewed perspective, but transformation takes courage...

Jill Lawson
Feb 5, 20202 min read


Kick Your Cravings to the Curb
If you struggle with saying no to those leftover Christmas cookies, or passing on that dirty martini, the following meditation will help.

Jill Lawson
Jan 2, 20202 min read


Birthing a Fat Baby At The Kauai Writer's Conference
From 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 Lawson
Nov 16, 20195 min read


The Life Changing Magic of a Tidy Mind
Many 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 Lawson
Oct 31, 20192 min read


A 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 Lawson
Oct 30, 20192 min read


Overcome Pain and Return to Joy
Studies 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 Lawson
Oct 30, 20192 min read


Links, 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 Lawson
Oct 30, 20191 min read


It Was That Ski Yoga Photo That Did It
Well 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 Lawson
Oct 30, 20191 min read


Money Matters
This 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 Lawson
Oct 29, 20191 min read


My Interview With Diamond Dallas Page of DDP Yoga
When 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 Lawson
Oct 29, 20193 min read


Ode 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 Lawson
Oct 28, 20194 min read


Ocean 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 Lawson
Oct 28, 20191 min read


Moonlight 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 Lawson
Oct 28, 20191 min read


Headstand Hero
I 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 Lawson
Oct 28, 20191 min read


Trust Me, Trust Yourself
"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Jill Lawson
Oct 16, 20192 min read


Madder Than a Wasp on Fire? Find Your Honeypot of Peace
To carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee. ~William H. Walton. Meditate and enjoy the sweet honeypot of peace.

Jill Lawson
Oct 16, 20192 min read


A Diet of Soup and Sarcasm
Life 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 Lawson
Sep 7, 20194 min read


Do 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 Lawson
Mar 8, 20192 min read


Upward 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 Lawson
Jan 16, 20192 min read


Java's Magical Journey From Tree To Cup
For fellow coffee lovers, nothing beats the smell of fresh java in the morning. The anticipation of taking that first sip is powerful...

Jill Lawson
Sep 16, 20185 min read



Jill Lawson
May 24, 20180 min read


I 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 Lawson
May 22, 20182 min read


Believe It and Bloom
From 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 Lawson
May 15, 20182 min read


Sweet 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 Lawson
May 1, 20182 min read


Graceful Visions
What is grace? We might be familiar with the word grace used in certain religious statements, or brought to light before eating a meal....

Jill Lawson
Apr 28, 20182 min read


Sky Above, Earth Below, Voice Within
The 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 Lawson
Apr 22, 20182 min read


Seven Habits of Highly Unhealthy People
Habits 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 Lawson
Apr 14, 20185 min read


Staying off the Road To Hell
Paved with good intentions, your path to hell begins with the quest to make a change. Few are successful, while many find themselves...

Jill Lawson
Apr 14, 20183 min read


50 Shades of Namaste
Disclaimer: 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 Lawson
Apr 12, 20184 min read


Romancing the OM
In the days of old, yogis gave up their worldly possessions and adopted a system of ancient techniques and rituals, with the intention to...

Jill Lawson
Apr 12, 20184 min read


Brave New Yoga
Stepping 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 Lawson
Apr 12, 20183 min read


Patience at a Snails Pace
Prior 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 Lawson
Apr 12, 20182 min read


Another Rainy Day in Paradise
Water is needed to maintain life. Without it, nothing on our flourishing planet would be able to survive. It is essential for the...

Jill Lawson
Apr 12, 20182 min read


Feed the Flame: A Meditation for Success
Follow-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...

Jill Lawson
Apr 12, 20182 min read


Don't Worry! You're Not A Junk Food Eating Lazy Slob
The following meditation is a good practice to accept your quirky habits, see the bigger picture of what is important to you in your life...
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