From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Mindful Living Ain’t Easy

May 31, 2009

As practicing mindfulness requires staying “awake” minute-to-minute, moment-to-moment, we find that that mindful living ain’t easy! Every second you spend on mindful living pays off — for you — for others — for ALL of us.

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Welcoming Root Issues with Mindful Awareness

May 26, 2009

And what do we do if we locate root issues? We can be with them in mindful awareness, welcome them, open up… and breathe. This isn’t easy work.

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Follow the Clues of Coincidence

May 24, 2009

It seems like coincidences appear to call our attention or give us direction. Like pieces of a beautiful puzzle, they work together to eventually reveal a masterpiece.

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How to Meditate at Work

May 18, 2009

Whether you work from home or office, these tips for meditating at work could help you kick up creativity, reduce stress and feel centered daily.

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Mindful Breathing 101

May 14, 2009

Have you ever been in a room when tensions build and someone upturns two “Ok” signs and says, “Everybody just breathe.” It usually gets a laugh, but the funny thing is — it actually works!
The most basic technique of mindfulness meditation is simply becoming aware of our breath. When we breathe in through the nose, [...]

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What is Mindfulness Meditation?

May 12, 2009

Mindfulness meditation involves sitting quietly with our eyes closed, being with ourselves exactly as we are. I like to think of it as “coming home,” especially because we spend so much of our lives “out there.”
During mindfulness meditation, we may choose to focus on breathing in and out through the nose or feeling the way [...]

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The Guest House

May 7, 2009

Want to welcome your thoughts mindfully for better or worse? This Rumi poem is an excellent guide.

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What is Mindfulness?

May 5, 2009

Mindfulness is purposeful, present moment awareness. Waking up on purpose, with compassion.

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