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Archive for March, 2016
Faith and Letting Go…
Monday, March 7th, 2016Fixated hope is ultimately tied to fear. Our freedom lies in our faith to let go. Have you ever felt that moment of utter helplessness- falling endlessly out of control- when the situation you’ve relied on seems to be coming apart? Our perceived loss of control over ‘what is’, whether it be external or internal, […]
‘Simply sitting.’
Saturday, March 5th, 2016‘Simply do it…” If you see the value in it, then ‘sit’. Find a time and place that works best for you- for your lifestyle. It doesn’t really matter when you sit- morning, afternoon, or evening- or how long you sit, whether it be 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes. It’s the quality of attention […]
Awakening
Saturday, March 5th, 2016In mindfulness meditation, we soon stop chasing our thoughts, and find ourselves sitting with a sense of serenity and clarity, simply observing in awareness the ‘events’ of mind and body.
Awakening
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016Refining our attention, we can begin to recognize our ‘biases’, the narrow way we may perceive, interpret, and relate to our experiences. Mindfulness practice helps us to take in the ‘bigger picture’ and discern our narrow perspectives.
‘Breathing Space’
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016Pausing, we can pull ourselves back from indulging in our own mind. Bringing our attention to our breath, we can create space or distance between our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. It is in this ‘space’ where ‘breathing room’ arises and we can begin to see and listen to what’s going on inside of our […]
Awakening
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016Sitting still, we are allowing ‘space’ to help us regulate our emotions- to express ourselves clearly and confidently- to listen closely and openly to others- and to care for and inspire others, etc. Sitting quietly, patiently, and curiously in the solitude of this stillness, we are cultivating our ‘mindful intelligence’.