It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way! How many times have you expressed this sentiment? It happens in gross and subtle ways all the time for most of us. We fight against things that are out of our control. The problem is, it’s a huge source of inner friction, yet most of us keep doing […]
How To Achieve Mindful Living? Just Mind The Gap!
I want to bust a myth associated with what it truly means to “practice mindfulness.” And I want to share some tips about how to bring mindfulness into your life. I have found that the most common misconception about mindfulness meditation is that it can only be achieved “on the cushion.” That is, unless we are sitting […]
How (And Why) To Say Yes To Negative Emotions
We say “no” all the time. Sometimes we do so subtly, as a way to deny an emotion, swallow our words, or feel the disgust of “Ugh! Not that again!” I don’ think I’m alone in this. No one likes to feel things which are uncomfortable…especially negative emotions. I was reminded of this recently when I made a […]
How to Prepare for Meditation: 9 Ways to Ground Yourself
Do you know how to prepare for meditation? We’ve all been told to ground ourselves, but have you ever thought about what that actually means? “Feel your roots grow into the ground.” “Feel heavy in your pelvis.” “Sink into the support beneath your body.” All of these instructions make sense—sorta. Grounding is a basic and […]
What Is Mindfulness? And how can it help you?
In today’s day and age, mindful and mindfulness are buzzwords that are used colloquially. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve been told to “BE MINDFUL”? Yet, what is mindfulness and what does it really mean? What Is Mindfulness? There are many definitions. My favorite is the one posited by John Kabat-Zinn, the pioneer of […]