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• posted: Jun. 19, 2024
• Mindfulness,  Well-being,  Psychological Well-being,  Meaning in life,  Stress,  self compassion,  acceptance,  gratitude,  forgiveness

Consider two key principles of mindfulness. The first is present moment awareness of our sensory experiences like sight, sound, taste and touch and awareness of our sometimes-automatic thinking processes. Perhaps an example of a personal experience would be helpful. I have had a mindfulness practice for several years using basic breathing, guided meditations and mindful walking in nature. However, I wasn’t seeing a clear connection between my mindfulness meditation practice and my everyday experience. It was only when I became more aware of my “autopilot” thinking processes that this connection became more obvious. Read More

• posted: May 26, 2024
• Psychological Stress,  Stress Management,  Well-Being,  Mindfulness,  Meaning in life,  Artfully Lived Life

Life in our current society seems to demand that we be alert, smart, fast and high functioning at all times. We need to think quickly, be aware of what is going on around us and be ready to respond to any situation or defend ourselves. Although having 24/7 smartphone or tablet access to texts and emails is convenient, it can also be a constant source of stress. Read More

• posted: May 26, 2024
• Mindfulness,  Mindfulness Meditation,  Psychological Well-Being,  Present Moment Awareness,  Self Compassion,  Stress,  meaning in life

Mindfulness isn’t about controlling your thoughts and emotions. It’s about recognizing them, becoming more aware of them, and realizing that they don’t define you – then learning how to let them go, so you can become more fully present in whatever you are doing. Read More