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The joy hidden within chaos

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Chaotic kitchen

by regular columnist Peter Fernando, The Meditation Guy. You can ask him anything! (On meditation that is.) On the surface of things, spirituality can seem to be about control, right? 'Mind Control' perhaps. Or 'Body Control'? On the far end of the spectrum you even get teachings suggesting that the point of life is to have ultimate control over the universe. Sounds good, doesn't it? But is that what 'spirituality', or more accurately, freedom is about? I personally wonder if it … [Read more...]

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Why ‘letting go’ and ‘detachment’ can be pitfalls on the spiritual path

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mother and child

by regular columnist Peter Fernando, The Meditation Guy I received this honest and moving question a few weeks back: If you have never bonded with your mother and so have never experienced secure attachment in a primary relationship, how can you work with non-attachment? And letting go? When you have never really experienced having anything to hold onto? The first thing I should say is this: I am no expert in this field, so please don't take my word as gospel. I can only reflect from … [Read more...]

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Starting a Home Meditation Practice

November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Anyone can meditate at home

by regular columnist Peter Fernando, The Meditation Guy   Are you wanting to start your own home meditation practice? The number one piece of advice I have for you is: Just do it! Having said that, a recent question that came in asked for more details, so in response to that reader, here's... Six Useful Home Meditation Tips   1) Don't meditate in front of the TV (even when it's off), or in front of the computer. If you take some time to create a meditation-only space … [Read more...]

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Why Do I Meditate?

October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From BMXIng to Meditating

I've got to be honest with you. The desire to be a well adjusted person wasn't really what motivated me to commit to meditation practice. I remember once, when I was about thirteen, riding my bike home from school down the main street of Whanganui. It was a normal day, nothing spectacular going on. The usual concerns going around in my mind; 'I wonder if such-and-such a girl likes me...' 'Maybe I will become a rock star one day...' And other such wanderings. Then out of the blue, a … [Read more...]

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Walking the Path with Peter Fernando, The Meditation Guy

September 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Peter Fernando, The Meditation Guy

Born? Scotland Grew up? Wanganui Wanted to be? An Artist Social clique at school? Didn't really have any 'clique' I belonged to. I've never really felt like I belonged to anything exclusively. Hardest thing about being a teenager? Testosterone :) Greatest disappointment hitting adulthood? ... Greatest challenge or hardship to date? Monastic life during my twenties, and the challenges that brought up. In that environment I met, for the first time, the rawness of the … [Read more...]

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Review: A Month of Mindfulness Meditation Practice with Peter Fernando

May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Peter Fernando, teacher of A Month of Mindfulness

I’ve been a bit of a nomad these last six months, doing house-sits, camping, festivals, cruising in my van, and a bit of Wwoofing. I love the freedom of this lifestyle, but what I noticed after a few months was that I needed a routine that would give priority to my meditation practice no matter where I was or what I was doing. For that reason alone, I was excited when I heard Peter Fernando was offering an online course of his wonderful guided meditations, wisdom and insights. It’s … [Read more...]

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