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Archive for May, 2012
Awakening
Monday, May 21st, 2012Mindfulness is realizing that we cannot fix, reconcile, or transform what we do not understand. With understanding, we nourish our seed of compassion and our capacity to skillfully relate.
Awakening
Sunday, May 20th, 2012Skillfulness in our practice is manifested from our devotion to be good students to the insights of our direct experiences.
Awakening
Saturday, May 19th, 2012Insight, understanding, and compassion continue to perpetuate reflexively when our actions consistently carry mindful intent.
Awakening
Friday, May 18th, 2012Looking deeply into our own process, there needs to be honesty in reflection to see clearly the roots and causes of our suffering.
Awakening
Thursday, May 17th, 2012We often repeat the habits we have inherited- even when our intention was not to. These generational cycles are difficult to penetrate and dissolve.
Video: Mindful Baking
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012You might ask yourself… the mindful preparation of a beet cake? This relatively short video captures the preparation of food beautifully & mindfully. It’s a lesson in mindfulness as we focus our fullness of attention to all the wonderful sights, sounds, aromas, and tactile sensations associated with this activity. Remembering to be fully present can […]
Awakening
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012What we receive eventually seeks its way out- whether it is love or anger.
Awakening
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012Our process of inquiry is developmental in nature- from acknowledging- to knowing- to understanding- and to acting with this mindful insight and wisdom.
Awakening
Monday, May 14th, 2012The tears we cry and the smile we share are the longings of the heart to be connected.
Awakening
Sunday, May 13th, 2012We heal the wounds of our past with compassion and understanding. Even as adults, our child within remains fragile and vulnerable.