Sonya Quijada served as one of the few women paratroopers of the 82d Airborne Division. She was the first female honor graduate of the Advanced Airborne Jumpmaster School, in 1989. During her 28 years of Army duty, she was a leader in the Signal Corps, and then selected by the Special Operations Command to serve in the intelligence community. Her life-changing assignment … [Read more...]
Choosing The Right Music For Meditation
According to data released by Google, search interest in mindfulness has increased by over 430 percent since 2004. Music plays an important role in meditation. When it comes to meditating, the biggest challenge most people face is simply starting or sustaining a practice. The primary factor is that you should find the practice relaxing. If that means music, go … [Read more...]
What I Learned From Practicing Mindfulness
As it is International Yoga Day, I thought I would share my own experience in trying (and at some points failing) to practice mindfulness. With results including enhancing focus and clarity, increasing productivity, improving sleep and boosting the immune system, I had high expectations. Here’s what I learned, both about the art of mindfulness, and also myself. Firstly, what … [Read more...]
