Stories

Mindfulness has recently become a buzzword among many – and for a good reason. People’s lives are being changed for the better through mindfulness. With benefits such as reduced stress, better focus, and improved memory it makes sense why everyone is talking about it. But even with the popularization of mindfulness, many people still struggle

Everyone knows Sports Physicians can help keep an athlete in top shape. The difference between a top athlete and others happens to be the athlete’s mindset. Sports Psychologist, Bob Rotella spends most of his time talking to athletes. He facilitates improvements in their attitudes and beliefs in order to help them perform at their best

Probably safe to say that every mindfulness teacher emphasizes the non-judgmental quality of mindfulness practice.  ”Be awake in the present  moment; notice; do not judge; if you find yourself judging, do not judge the judging, just notice it.”  I’ve probably said that or something similar thousands of times, to my students and to myself.  It’s

Meditation is a formal practice.  When I meditate I choose to take time in a reserved place to engage my mind in mental exercise.  

A few years ago a local church asked me to address their assembly on the topic of “Self Compassion.”  At the time it was not a topic I had spent a lot of time thinking about, either personally or philosophically.

Our meditation group sat yesterday as we do every month in the home of our good friend, Magdalena. Once again we were graced with her beautiful Ikebana as a centerpiece to our small community.