So, what is mindfulness anyway?
Do you wish away moments in anticipation of what’s to come? Or perhaps get lost in what happened in the past–yesterday, last year or even decades ago? The word ‘mindfulness’ … Read more
Do you sometimes feel like a prisoner of your own mind?
Do you sometimes feel like a prisoner of your own mind? Most people think freedom is the ability to come and go as one pleases and to possess unlimited resources. … Read more
Create a daily meditation practice
Maybe you don’t consider yourself the “type” to meditate or perhaps you feel that sitting still is boring or a waste of time during your full if not overwhelmingly busy … Read more
Why Do Nothing??
Over the years I’ve often heard from others that I have a great deal of stamina and work hard. I know this about myself and generally consider this a strength. … Read more
Meditation or mindfulness? What’s the difference anyway?
What’s the difference between mindfulness and meditation? The terms “meditation” and “mindfulness” are often used interchangeably correctly claiming to provide practitioners a vast range of mental, physical and psychological benefits. … Read more
Equanimity
What do you do when you feel anxious and simply can’t access that place of inner peace? You know deep in your heart that you want to banish the worry—but … Read more
It’s Scary to Reveal Our True Selves!
What does it mean to be a truly authentic person? And how many people do you know actually fit that description? Are you authentic? What stops us from being authentic? … Read more
Self-Care: Selfish or Crucial?
Do you sometimes feel like you don’t have the time or energy to make good self-care a priority? A couple of weeks ago I led a series of workshops at … Read more
Taking in the good as daily practice…
Do you find yourself worrying, being negative or feeling anxious when things are basically okay? I’m reminded of a quote by Mark Twain, “I’ve had a lot of worries in … Read more
Why self-compassion matters
Today I’m going to be talking about self-compassion and bringing it into all aspects of our lives. What does it mean to truly embrace ourselves as we are? And how … Read more