Meditation Truck Diary: The Rama Chair
Taking a deep breath, I set out in the RV this morning. The kids are thrilled because they are getting dropped off at school in the RV....
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M2 Mindfulness Blogs
Susan West
Oct 14, 20171 min read
Meditation Truck Diary: Driveway Campout
After two weeks of maintenance and repairs at the (wonderful, knowledgeable and helpful) mechanic, the RV is home. The timing is...
Susan West
Oct 11, 20171 min read
Meditation Truck Diary: The Perfect Seat Around the Corner
I’ve spent a few weeks trying to find an alternative to bench seating, but nothing seems quite right. Luckily, I turned to the best...
Susan West
Oct 11, 20171 min read
"Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For"
It's not a cure-all, but mindfulness training on the job can be particularly helpful to improve focus, memory and staying calm under...
Susan West
Oct 10, 20171 min read
"Mental Training Changes Brain Structure and Reduces Social Stress"
There are a few things about this article that caught my eye. While it underscores the power of meditation to build cognitive function,...
Susan West
Oct 2, 20172 min read
Meditation Truck Diary: Quadrille Paper
One of the benefits I’ve personally experienced from my mindfulness practice is improved sleep quality-- a welcome relief from what used...
Susan West
Oct 1, 20171 min read
Meditation Truck Diary: Stalking the Neighbors
Hot or not (alas, Fall is just a mirage in Phoenix), it’s time to hit the streets and walk door to door looking for a place to park the...
Susan West
Sep 28, 20171 min read
Meditation Truck Diary: Becoming a Badass
I bought a used RV today. And then I drove that 31-foot RV 25 miles, including three highway mergers and a few (benevolently wide) side...
Susan West
Sep 13, 20171 min read
What Does "M2" Stand For?
Naming a business is no small feat. Lots of URLs and trademarks are already taken, and we were struggling to come up with something we...
Susan West
Aug 23, 20171 min read
"The Benefit of Meditating Alone Together"
Community can be a source of inspiration and support to help you build and maintain your practice. While I love the convenience of an app...
Susan West
Aug 5, 20171 min read
Neighborhood Kindness
It’s August in Phoenix. It’s hard not to be cranky when tackling Day 60+ of consecutive, 100+ degree, sunny days. Especially since you...
Susan West
Aug 1, 20172 min read
"The Meditation Cure"
I listened to a podcast interview with Robert Wright and read this article in the Wall Street Journal, and I thought it was an...
Susan West
Jul 19, 20171 min read
Arizona Law Enforcement Leads in Using Mindfulness for Officer Well-being
Law enforcement is one industry that has taken the lead on using mindfulness to help officers manage stress. This AZ Central article...
Susan West
Jul 6, 20171 min read
"To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix"
Athletes and their coaches have always been committed to mental training to enhance performance. They have long recognized the critical...
Susan West
Jul 3, 20171 min read
What is the Difference between Meditation and Mindfulness?
You might notice that the terms mindfulness and meditation seem to be used interchangeably. If you search online, you’ll find different...
Susan West
Jun 22, 20171 min read
Mind the Gap
Earlier this month my family went to London for vacation (a Harry Potter-inspired pilgrimage), which was awesome in many ways. My...
Susan West
Jun 14, 20171 min read
Pause to Run
I listen to a lot of podcasts. And then I quote them. And then my husband rolls his eyes, "...another podcast story..." One series I...
Susan West
Jun 6, 20172 min read
Who's Behind M2?
Hello there. I'm Susan West, Owner and General Manager of M2. I came to mindfulness when a herniated a disc L5-S1 intersected with some...
Susan West
Jun 6, 20172 min read
Why Mobile Mindfulness?
I’ve enjoyed a lot of great experiences and tools learning about mindfulness and building a practice. Some of those have been with...
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