Meditation is like the breath, a beautiful pattern that transforms everyday thoughts into something almost divine. As Ram Dass simply put it in his profound three-word guide to mindfulness: “Be here now.” This practice is a gateway to being fully present in each moment, embracing the spiritual journey of life.

Meditation nurtures kindness, which not only uplifts your soul but can also enhance your happiness and potentially extend your life. A meta-analysis reviewing 22 studies on meditation revealed that regular practice boosts compassion towards oneself and others. 

Using meditation to cultivate inner peace is powerful, but it’s not always a smooth ride – and that’s completely normal. It’s common for challenging emotions like depression, anxiety, or even intense paranoia to emerge. Think of it as squeezing out a sponge filled with your brain’s gray matter; you’re releasing all those built-up toxins. It might be uncomfortable initially, but ultimately, it leads to a feeling of liberation and transformation, connecting you with something almost surreal.

Don’t beat yourself up over any fleeting, odd thoughts. You may be a sick demented weirdo, but that’s okay.  In fact, it’s awesome. Meditation isn’t about achieving an empty mind. Your thoughts will likely swirl and veer off course, especially if you’re just starting. Let these thoughts come and go freely, acknowledging each one without attachment. Over time, the chatter of your “monkey brain” will ease into a sense of quiet and knowing acceptance. As you cultivate patience slowly and steadily, a sense of interconnected flow will begin to take shape. Your mind is a river if you allow it to rain. 

Mindfulness can be simple – it’s just being one with the moment, taking a few minutes to solace over a coffee, a piece of music, or even just staring at a tree. It can cut into the bullshit and stress of life and reveal the calm opportunities that exist in every moment.

Mindfulness isn’t about running away from life but fully engaging with every part of it—celebrating our highs just as openly as we acknowledge our lows. It invites us to face discomfort head-on, meet our fears with bravery, and savor those fleeting moments of happiness without holding on too tightly. This practice centers around acceptance and letting go, recognizing that life flows in its own mysterious ways, and our true strength lies in how we choose to react.

Sometimes, we might feel like we’re constantly searching for a way through, unsure of where the key might be. In mindfulness, you realize the door is already open, each moment presenting an opportunity to pass through, with the key already in your hand. Imagine the moon as that door. All you have to do is step forward and walk through.

Savor the 30 Minute Tweezer

Find your own ways to synche in between the details of the moments. Sip your herbs, soar into a 30 minute Tweezer where your mind forgets your body, lay in bed with a lover long after the roller coaster ride. These are the moments to savor, the times that make life worth living, the intricate details behind the lick of the lust.

Puff, Puff, sip –  smoke the Hell out of life, in all its intimate details.