“We should notice that we are already supported at every moment. There is the earth below our feet and there is the air, filling our lungs and emptying them. We should begin from this when we need support.” — Natalie Godlberg
Category Archives: Thought for Today
Thought for Today
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” –Thich Nhat Hanh
Thought for Today
“Each place is the right place–the place where I now am can be a sacred space.” — Ravi Ravindra, The Wisdom of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: A New Translation and Guide by Ravi Ravindra
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
Thought for Today
“Paradise is not a place, it’s a state of consciousness.” – Sri Chinmoy
Thought for Today
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” – Kurt Vonnegut
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“In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived How well we have loved How well we have learned to let go” ― Jack Kornfield
Thought for Today
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21)” ―Tich Nhat Hanh, Peace in Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Thought for Today
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ― Amit Ray, Om Chanting and Meditation
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”
