Mindfulness in everyday life
It’s been a hard week. There’s so much to process and feel. It’s overwhelming at times. Yet community supports us. Here’s a pathway through the grief…
I’ve spoken with people who have good, full lives yet long for more meaning and purpose. This is natural. Our lives ebb and flow. Still, I think there’s a nagging issue underneath.
In May, I participated in an Art & Death Café. We painted rocks while sharing thoughts about life and death, honoring loved ones, and posing questions.
We receive loud and regular messages from society: Do more. This is urgent. Reply right away. Hustle, hustle, hustle.
"Is this your mid-life crisis?" my husband wondered. I clarified, "It's not a crisis; it's more like mid-life deep reflection." He smiled. I understood. My rewording changed nothing. It was the first week of classes and I was in crisis.
When I start teaching a new mindfulness class, I ask people to share what brought them to class. Notice if you see yourself in these comments...
I recently shared a story from prison with my heart-letter readers. The response was so positive that I'll share here, too…
The world is filled with hard truths and heart-wrenching news. Life is complex! Yet it’s important to remember all the good in the world, too.
The most common complaint I hear from students is “My mind is too busy. I just can’t meditate.”
At work and in life, events get cancelled. Meetings, classes, doctor appointments, lunch dates, and soccer games—with regularity, one of these drops from your schedule.
Today, we have a guest post from spiritual teacher, Gareth Michael. Enjoy his practical wisdom…