My Meadow Report

Reflecting and Remembering

September 11, 2016 | Renée Fishman

I didn’t expect to cry this morning. And yet somehow the day got to me. Reflections on September 11.

Drinking the Last Drops of Summer

September 5, 2016 | Renée Fishman

[spacer size=”30″] You may hear advice to “be present to your experience” but what does that actually mean? How do we find presence in an age of smartphones and social media and ceaseless notifications?

Embracing the Journey

August 21, 2016 | Renée Fishman

The weather forecast for today was for cloudy and rain, and as I walked to the gym it was drizzling. I allowed myself to indulge in a long Sunday workout and juicy stretch, and planned to use the day to catch up on writing and work. By the time I left the gym it was […]

How You Can Fail at Meditation

August 12, 2016 | Renée Fishman

I used to believe that meditation was about finding that miracle space where I wouldn’t hear thoughts or voices, either internal or external. I used to believe each time my focus strayed from my breath that I was “failing” in meditation. I’ve been learning that the goal of meditation isn’t what I originally thought.