Michelle Christian
Bio
Beyond Little Thoughts became a way for me to vocalize what I have learned and what I continue to learn about multiple topics, giving my own perspective, however flawed it may be.
Stories (11/0)
Self Care Routines
Why is it so hard? I am among those people who have a tough time keeping myself on track. I understand the importance of self care, I wrote an article about it. I know I will feel better, physically, mentally, and emotionally, if I follow a self care routine. So why don't I?
By Michelle Christian3 years ago in Longevity
Mudrās
What are mudrās? Mudrās, Sanskrit for “seal”, are expressions made primarily with the hands and fingers. Some involve the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and other parts of the body. Each mudrā, essential aspects of both Hinduism and Buddhism, has varying ceremonial or ritual symbolism and significance. They are also utilized in meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices.
By Michelle Christian3 years ago in Longevity
Vipassana Meditation
Just another meditation app. I love trying new apps for meditation because I constantly learn something new, either a new technique or a new perspective. Finding ones that I find effective enough to review is a totally different story. These have to leave a lingering impression, enough that I continue to use it after the review.
By Michelle Christian3 years ago in Longevity
Why Self Care is Important
Wow, what was that? My meditation sessions never go as planned as it seems the universe feels it is the ideal time to bombard my mind with a certain theme for each session. This is generally how many of the topics I write about come to be and this one is no different.
By Michelle Christian3 years ago in Longevity
Meditation Posture and Positions
The “When I first started,” story. Meditating can seem like an unachievable practice at times. As a beginner, I thought the most important part was getting into that headspace. Turns out, I was wrong. It was my posture. I would spend so much time during my sessions unable to focus, fidgeting because I was uncomfortable or in pain, trying to stay in the perfect position with the perfect posture.
By Michelle Christian3 years ago in Longevity
Guided and Unguided Meditation
Another one? Really? I have to admit, this gave me some difficulty writing. It isn’t that I have nothing to say regarding either meditation practice but rather it is mostly the same information you can find on every meditation site out there. I feel like I’m going to need an emergency session just to get through this.
By Michelle Christian3 years ago in Longevity
Medito
Trying to Learn to Meditate How many times have you wanted to do something but had no idea where to begin? This was me with meditation. I tried reading about it on my own and doing it myself and it failed miserably. Eventually, I lost all motivation to try due to disappointment after disappointment, which caused my version of giving up.
By Michelle Christian3 years ago in Longevity
