Author Archives: Espirational

Thought for Today

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz

Developing a More “Web Friendly” Artists Statement

During the process of trying to jump start my art career after a period of inactivity I am learning that things have changed, and that is an understatement.  So as I gear up to sell my work online as well as go out to my first local art show in several years I find myselfContinue reading “Developing a More “Web Friendly” Artists Statement”

A Simple Discipline: Mindfulness

Jon Kabat-Zin PhD is  a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher who works toward bringing mindfulness into mainstream medicine and society.  He defines mindfulness as “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”  As I was preparing for this month I read a number of definitions of mindfulness, but thisContinue reading “A Simple Discipline: Mindfulness”