Spirituality: The Next Starbucks?

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 8, 2008 --

Millions of people from around the globe have been logging on to
Oprah.com for Eckhart Tolle's New Earth, Awakening to Your Life's
Purpose book study and webinar. It is the NY Times #1 bestseller at the
moment. What is going on? Are meditation and spirituality going
mainstream? I hope so.

Spirituality isn't just confined to the New Age movement anymore, it is
undeniably migrating to the center of mainstream cultural awareness. I
mean, Oprah meditating live in front of millions of people? Yes, it

happened.

What used to be considered a private aspect of life is spilling over
into the public domain and onto the internet. Spirituality is becoming
more popular, trendy even. And I am happy about that.

People are actually shopping for meaning and purpose. My husband is
reading Michael Moe's book, Finding the Next Starbucks, that says
spirituality is a trend that is growing dramatically. I often imagine a
meditation center next to every Starbucks. Meditation is a great way to
start a day, better even than a grande half-caf soy latte.

When I worked at the Chopra Center in California, we started our day
with a group meditation. It actually made my job easier. If for some
reason I was late doing it, or had to miss it all together, I really
felt it. It's almost like not having your cup of coffee in the morning.

I believe the single, most significant step to opening your awareness or
awakening to who you really are is by meditating every day. Don't know
how? Don't worry, you can do it and you don't have to join a religion,

wear special robes, eat differently or believe anything. You don't even
have to stop thinking. Find a meditation class that focuses on a type
of silent meditation, and be sure that it doesn't emphasize any goal -
like finding your animal totem, spiritual guide, or figuring out your
past lives.

It is only when your mind is still, that you can truly experience the
your true essence , your true self - the you that is beyond the roles
you play and your self image.

The journey toward self-discovery that silent daily meditation activates

will bring you inner contentment and clarity more quickly and completely
than any other single activity I know. And once you experience the
restful, deep stillness and peace that meditation provides, you will
radiate that peacefulness to others. And over time, you'll want to
meditate more than you want that cup of coffee in the morning!

Recently featured in the NY Times and quickly becoming recognized as the
face of mainstream meditation, Sarah McLean, director of the Sedona
Meditation Training Company, inspires seekers worldwide to "take time
out for time in" through meditation.

Sarah is a sought-after presenter on the subject of meditation, stress-
reduction and self awareness and is a frequent guest on KAZTV's AM
Arizona. She can be reached at meditate@esedona.net, 928.204.0067 or
visit her web site at www.sedonameditation.com.

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