Ryanshelton7

LATEST ARTICLES ( 402 )

• Meditation Takes a Backseat

  For 6 months, my afternoon meditation took a backseat to everything else going on in my life. My life was full of positive things that needed my attention... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• What Has Helped Me

  Ryan Shelton, creator of this blog, wrote in a most recent post, “I want people to feel encouraged and supported in practicing however they can within the... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Every Step Helps

  Long before I learned to meditate, I decided to dedicate my life to helping all people grow and live better lives. Along this journey, I discovered Vipassana,... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Safe

  I find it unspeakable to speak the truth.I find all shallow thoughts of men are my own.I find wholeness lights every way I can see.Now, moving in truth, I see n... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Be Quiet and Listen

  This is a discussion that I have listened to multiple times and continue to get more out of it.  I’ve posted it on this blog before, because it is a truly... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Start Again

  At one of the courses I sat, there was an assistant teacher who had one more thing to say before the course was over.  It was the last sit of the morning... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Ways to See Equanimity

  There are many different ways to speak of equanimity and awareness.  Most of the spiritual speakers and writers of the world will point to these two principles... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Simplicity

  What amazes me again and again about Vipassana is its simplicity. I’ve started to get my daily sits in without having to think about TRYING to do so. They are... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Ask Yourself What’s More Beneficial

  Hi everybody. I used to write once a week for this site, and now I’m back. As I used to, I am once again coming up with these posts during my meditations.... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Meditate Or Sleep?

  As I’ve transitioned back into a full time job with typical household responsibilities, my task list has grown, and the competition for my time has increased. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• My Return to Society

  My busy summer included getting married, buying a home, and starting a new job as a high school science teacher. I live in a suburban neighborhood 10 minutes... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Neither the Pessimists nor Optimists

  Over the past few weeks a lot has happened in national news, ranging from downright diabolical to morally triumphant. Much has been said about all of it, and... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• An Impersonal War

  There is a war to be fought, but it’s not against any individual, group, or nation. As I develop an understanding of my mind, I’m realizing that the war is... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Having Patience for Subtlety

  How long are you willing to sit in silence with another person? Why are you more comfortable with music in the background? We rarely talk about it, but there... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Afraid to Comform

  I’ve managed to live on the perimeter of society since high school. I played by whatever rules I was presented with, but I also questioned and challenged them. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• A Healthy Body to See the World

  When I started meditating, I lost my motivation to exercise. My desire to compete and “be the best” essentially disintegrated. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Clarity About Vagueness

  Nowadays, writing for Living Vipassana seems to be more challenging than ever. The root of this challenge is that no idea sticks to me for a time long enough... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Closer to Christianity

  I was baptized, but I’ve never claimed to be Christian. It made more sense to seek out truth independently than inside the walls of a church. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Local Surprise

  Stranger: Are you new to the area?Me: Yeah, I recently moved here from North Carolina.Stranger: What brings you to Claymont, DE?Me: You know that old... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Jobs for Meditators

  So what career allows someone to invest in the growth of people, take two week breaks periodically for meditation courses, provide enough income to support a... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY