Yoga practice was coming to an end. I was stretched out on the living room floor in Shivasana listening to Shelley Nicole’s warm, soothing voice wrap things up. Then I felt warm air in my right ear followed by what I thought was whispering. Trying to understand the words, I realized it was heavyContinue reading “A Gentle Invitation”
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Thought for Today
“Just watch this moment, without trying to change it at all. What is happening? What do you feel? What do you see? What do you hear?” -Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
Thought for Today
“Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated that that…” ~ Sylvia Boorstein
Us vs Them
Originally posted on Leonard Durso:
There’s a trend I’ve noticed going around various countries in the political arena which seeps its way down into the consciousness of the people governed that I find disturbing. It reminds me of the slogan from the 1960s America during the Vietnam War protests and Civil Rights marches that went:…
Thought for Today
“Start living right here, in each present moment. When we stop dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, we’re open to rich sources of information we’ve been missing out on—information that can keep us out of the downward spiral and poised for a richer life.” ― Mark Williams, The Mindful Way through Depression:Continue reading “Thought for Today”
Thought for Today
“Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance.” ― Amit Ray
Thought for Today
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” ― Mother Teresa
Thought for Today
“Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present; inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness MeditationContinue reading “Thought for Today”
Thought for Today
“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
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
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