The ORIGINAL article & video comes from http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/tips-change/how-meditate-sharon-salzberg
Sharon Salzberg has been teaching and writing about meditation for over 40 years. She played a large role in bringing meditation practices to the west in the 1970s, and in 1974 cofounded the Insight Meditation Society with Jack Kornfield & Joseph Goldstein. He emphasis is on Vipassana (insight) & Metta (loving-kindness). She is also a NY times best-selling author and her books—including Lovingkindness, Faith, and Real Happiness— explain how to incorporate meditation into our everyday life.
In the video below Sharon explains the benefits of meditation and offers solutions for some common problems.
Hope you enjoy.
May your days always be filled with love, happiness, & peace!
Anthony
For more information about Sharon & her teachings please visit www.sharonsalzberg.com.