↓ This four-step practice helps us put space between ourselves and what, or who, is bothering us. Mindful Practice: Ease Stress and Calm Agitation 1. Find somewhere to sit, stand, or lie down that gives you a sense of safety and stability. Take three deep breaths, in through your...
Read MoreTo be aware that we’re breathing is the first thing we learn in mindfulness practice. Gary Gach walks us through the fundamentals and shares three imaginative tools for clear, focused awareness ↓ Awareness awakens when attention is focused on breath’s coming and...
Read MorePast hurts and emotional triggers have a way of keeping us stuck in our tracks. Practicing letting it all go helps us move forward. BY ED HALLIWELL The observation that we aren’t the selves we think we are has been at the heart of...
Read MoreA strong intention is like a rudder to navigate us through stormy seas. Wendy O’Leary offers a practice to reflect and return to our personal intention, no matter the weather. ↓ BY WENDY O’LEARY Though I deeply appreciate how my mindfulness practice provides me with...
Read MoreThis practice, from Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change, opens a doorway in your heart to gratitude and receiving happiness. BY SHARON SALZBERG This practice, from Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change, opens a doorway in your heart to gratitude and receiving happiness. 1. Sit or lie down...
Read MoreWendy O’Leary offers three gentle practices to touch in with ourselves, finding a strong foundation within a sense of equanimity. BY WENDY O’LEARY How can the concept of taking our seat serve us in the midst of our current challenges? Many of us are...
Read MoreOur powerful brains allow us to imagine and evaluate different scenarios in the past and future. But when we shift our attention to the present, our minds can quiet down. ↓ Some years ago one of my neighbors worked in the film industry...
Read More♠ Use this fast and easy tool to ground yourself several times a day. These days, anxiety, which we already know is contagious, seems to be spreading like wildfire. And if you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, you might also know it’s not just in your brain, but at...
Read More↓ When life begins to feel repetitive, it's a sign you've gotten stuck in old habits. Explore these simple ways to reconnect. On the daily grind, life can get bland—downright boring, when you think about it. Boredom is a sign that we’ve become habituated. When we get...
Read MoreHere are some morning affirmations to start the day off with clarity, purpose, and joy. “Each morning we are born again. Do today what matters most,” writes Jack Kornfield, in The Buddha’s Little Instruction Book. We get a remarkable gift each day: A fresh start. That chance to...
Read MoreThe glitter jar represents the mind settling. It's a great afternoon activity that your kids can keep coming back to as a mindfulness practice. Kids, especially struggling ones, tend to act out their difficulties rather than share them in words. We, adults, are often only marginally...
Read MoreHint: It's not just about chewing your food for a long time. Many people think that mindful eating is about eating slowly or about chewing your food for a long time because they don’t really know what mindful eating is. I would like to share with you...
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