Stress creeps into our lives unannounced. Sometimes it shows up as racing thoughts, tension in the shoulders, irritability, fatigue, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything we think we need to do.

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One of the most beautiful shifts we can make in meditation is moving from “I should do this” to “I want to be here.” Often, that transformation begins by creating a supportive practice space. "Set yourself up for success," one might say!

Living without a television wasn’t easy at first. I found myself bored, almost restless, as my mind and body began to recalibrate to all of the open space that suddenly existed. I didn’t quite know what to do with it. Thank goodness I knew about energy. Instead of directing it toward the television (tell-a-vision), endless phone tasks, or social media, I began directing it toward myself, my own visions, dreams, and desires.

Creating Space for Presence and Purpose Three years ago, I removed the television from our home — and it changed everything. At first, it felt strange. There was a big, open space in my life that I didn’t know what to do with. I’d find myself sitting, restless, realizing how much time I used to fill it with. Sometimes, it even made me feel uncomfortable — bored, unsure of what to do with the extra time and energy that had suddenly become available. I was raised on television

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