A Standardized Method for Counting Distractions
The online Meditation Community, facilitated by John Miedema of Alcove Quebec, will begin a new eight-week series during the week of the Fall Equinox. There is no cost.
Meditation sessions will be held once each week on a weekday evening. A community poll will determine the final day and time.
This series will focus on cultivating sustained attention to the breath. Participants will also have the option of using A Standardized Method for Counting Distractions in Meditation (link). This practical method provides a measurable way to observe improvement in concentration over time while reinforcing the benefits of greater attention, mindfulness, and well-being.
This autumn I would also like to formally welcome people living with Parkinson’s disease. As someone with Parkinson’s myself, I understand that meditation can seem intimidating. Parkinson’s is often associated with tremor, while meditation is commonly associated with physical stillness. In practice, however, physical stillness is not the goal. The deeper practice is the cultivation of inner stillness and stable attention, regardless of what the body is doing. Many traditional meditation techniques can be adapted successfully, and I look forward to exploring them together.
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Last Updated on August 3, 2026 | Published: August 3, 2026