I'm wondering what mornings are like at your house? Yesterday was an absolute classic - with my twins (and me!) getting used to a new bus routine and earlier start time...for high-school. With lots of opportunities to practice (sometimes without success!) mindful breathing! I began by meditating on my balcony, calming my mind and… Continue reading The reality of school mornings (sigh!) and the need to breathe…
What can we do when our minds are too frazzled to focus on our breath to even begin to be mindful? I was so fortunate yesterday to have 50 mins in the car -a perfect time to listen to a podcast from Zencast.org. My mind was feeling really scattered and by chance I listened to… Continue reading Simply Here or Hear…
As I have recently moved states, moved towns, changed jobs...I've been thinking a lot about something that Russ Harris (The Happiness Trap / Act Mindfully) talks about.... If you have studied mindfulness then you will probably be aware of the latest brain research that shows that our emotional brain (amygdala / limbic system) sends out alarm… Continue reading Social Approval…..can we be mindful of this need?
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