Victoria Marse
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The Threshold Moment: Using Meditation Before Big Life Changes
Life is a series of transitions—moments when one chapter closes and another begins. Whether it’s moving to a new city, starting a new job, ending a relationship, or welcoming a child, these threshold moments are charged with emotion, uncertainty, and opportunity. Meditation can be a powerful tool to navigate these pivotal times, helping us ground ourselves amid the chaos and step forward with clarity and calm.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
Body-Led Meditation: Trusting Sensation Over Thought
We often associate meditation with calming the mind, but what if the body knows the way before the mind catches up? Body-led meditation flips the usual approach: instead of trying to think your way into stillness, you follow physical sensations—tightness in the shoulders, warmth in the chest, or the gentle rhythm of your breath. This somatic approach grounds you in the here and now without requiring you to silence your thoughts completely. The focus shifts from what’s happening in the mind to what’s happening throughout your body.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
Meditation and the Inner Critic: Meeting Harsh Thoughts with Stillness
We all have that voice. The one that whispers (or shouts), “You’re not good enough,” “You should be doing more,” or “You always mess things up.” This is the inner critic — a survival mechanism gone rogue. And while many try to silence it with distraction or self-optimization, meditation offers a quieter, more radical path: sitting with it.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
Compassion Fatigue and the Case for Self-Focused Meditation
You’re tired — but it’s not just physical. It’s a deep emotional fatigue, born from caring too much for too long. Whether you’re a caregiver, therapist, activist, teacher, or simply someone who feels the weight of the world, you might know this feeling: compassion fatigue.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
Digital Detox Meditation: How to Reclaim Focus in a Swiping World
Ping. Buzz. Scroll. Swipe. Repeat. In a world designed to capture your attention every second, silence has become radical—and stillness, almost suspicious. Yet somewhere beneath the chaos of algorithms and notifications, your mind still knows how to breathe.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
Why Meditation Feels Boring (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
Let’s be honest: meditation isn’t always blissful. Sometimes it feels… dull. You sit down with the best intentions. You close your eyes. You breathe. And within a minute, your mind starts whispering: “This is boring.”
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
How Meditation Helps You Reconnect with Joy (Even After Burnout)
Burnout doesn’t just leave you exhausted—it can rob you of joy. What once sparked inspiration now feels heavy. Laughter becomes rare, rest doesn’t restore, and even small pleasures lose their flavor. When you’ve hit this level of depletion, the idea of “feeling good” again may seem distant, if not impossible.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
Inner Child Meditation: Healing Through Stillness
Many of us carry emotional wounds from childhood that shape our adult lives—sometimes quietly, sometimes powerfully. These early experiences influence how we relate to ourselves and others, often without our conscious awareness.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
Loving-Kindness Meditation: Sending Peace to Yourself First
In a world that urges constant productivity, self-criticism often becomes a default. We push ourselves to be better, do more, move faster. But what if real growth—and healing—begins with offering kindness to ourselves first?
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
What to Do When You “Fail” at Meditation
If you’ve ever sat down to meditate only to feel distracted, restless, or convinced you’re doing it “wrong,” you’re not alone. Many people experience moments where meditation feels like a failure—when the mind won’t quiet, or the minutes crawl by, or self-judgment takes over.
By Victoria Marse7 months ago in Longevity
