Posts filed under: Mindfulness

Meditation: Hurt So Good, or Embracing Discomfort

If you truly wanted to, most people in the West reading this post could avoid physical discomfort. Sure, many have aches and pains that come with aging. And all of...

Meditation: The Most Important Day, or How to Respond When You Are No Longer Perfect

So, how are those New Year's resolutions coming? Yeah. Me too. I think I actually gained two pounds. 😭 We had such good intentions, didn’t we? More often than not, that’s how...

Seven Strategies to Pursue Moderation and Keep Your Head From Exploding

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get swept up in the extremes—whether it's pushing ourselves too hard on the mat or juggling the demands of daily life. But true...

Celebrating All the Things

Today is a day to celebrate, and I know what you're thinking; I can hear you through the computer screen. "But it's Monday, and summer break is almost over. I...

Not Feel Good. But Feel Better.

“Humans don’t want to feel good. They want to feel better.” This was one of those "stop you in your tracks" type of statements. Dr. David Yeager, a psychology professor at...

Meditation: Enough of What I Need and Less of What I Want

Our culture desires more and more in the search for happiness. But happiness is found in having enough of our needs and less than we want....

Counter Intuitive Thoughts About Comfort Zones

Modern culture, especially the productivity culture, often views comfort zones as something to be avoided, like a four-letter word. However, I'm not convinced that they deserve the negative reputation they...

Meditation: New Beginnings

There is something powerful about new beginnings. I am someone who is motivated by streaks. I enjoy chaining together different activities to see how many times in a row I...

Meditation: What if the Opposite Were True?

Sometimes, when I find myself trapped in unhelpful thought patterns, I deliberately shift my mindset by asking a crucial question: “What if the opposite were true?” This question allows me to...

Meditation: Creating Balance

We often need to be more precise when discussing work-life balance. We commonly speak about finding or seeking balance, recognizing that achieving it can be elusive. Life’s competing priorities naturally...
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