Katherine Shaver, Washington Post: As harried commuters filed aboard a Metro Red Line train at Cleveland Park — jockeying for seats, hoisting bulging tote bags — Denise Keyes gazed straight ahead, took deep breaths and searched for inner peace.
There were no lit candles, no incense, no chanting of “om.” But Keyes was meditating.
Finding stillness on a subway during rush hour might sound impossible. But those who practice “mindful commuting” swear it brings tranquility to the daily misery of crowded trains, late buses, honking horns and traffic jams.
If it sounds too New-Agey or out there for you, consider this: Almost 2 million …
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This is a great article! Like my friend Michael said in his book “a train is not a temple”, but I think we can still find stillness and peace within ourselves. I feel very passionate about the topic of meditation during commute. It is my daily practice.
I have also written a couple of short articles on the topic:
https://howtomeditate.online/how-i-meditate-on-the-tube/
https://howtomeditate.online/a-beginners-guide-to-meditation-during-commute/
I hope you find these interesting.
With Metta
Davide