Sometimes it feels like the world is out to thwart progress toward mindfulness at every turn, but every once in a while it provides a nudge in the other direction. Since I have been living in Ireland these past few months, I've noticed myself...
It's standard advice - when the big picture is overwhelming or upsetting, narrow your gaze. Calm the nervous system by mindfully noticing the beautiful little things. About 100 days ago I decided to once again do a 100 day Instagram art challenge....
Relocating to a new place, even temporarily, brings up the temptation to make promises to yourself, just like at the new year or at the change of seasons. I've been thinking lately about the urge to change routines, adopt new habits, declare a...
I've recently had some interesting conversations on the topic of self care. We are exposed to a myriad of ideas about what self care should look like, why we should do it, where we can buy it. Here's what I've been thinking, though. What if WHAT I...
I've mentioned this before - I have studied Qi Gong a bit, like I do many things, to satisfy my curiosity rather than to become a dedicated master. There is a basic practice in Qi Gong called standing meditation. There are some nuances to the...
When I found myself at a loss for words, for anything to say to center myself, I found this quote, and it explained to me that everything I was feeling is simply a core human experience, and that itself is comford
"There are better things ahead than any we leave behind" C. S. Lewis I found that meditative mindset this month by going full analog for my holiday cards. In years past, I have sent out over 400 holiday cards every year. They were of course mass...
I will probably never walk the Camino del Santiago, though I have it on good authority it is life changing. I'm also pretty sure I will never hike any significant portion of the Appalachian Trail, similarly life-changing. I did, though, do an hour...
My favorite new trick isn’t exactly meditation, but it feels meditation adjacent. After getting out of bed feeling way less, shall we say, loose than I’d like to lately, I’ve started to literally shake it off. Maybe you’ve seen it in your social...
Mantras (repeated phrases) and mudras (hand positions) are not generally part of my meditation practices, but suddenly the time seems right to see if it fits. Some years ago I was introduced to a practice called the Kirtan Kriya, which involves a...