Week 5 Review
Week 5 began with a focus on mindfulness and then moved into a focus on self care on Wednesday. The move was more of a transition than a switch being … Continue reading Week 5 Review
Category: Mindfulness
It’s OK, Mom.
Tonight, I was washing by hand the large dishes that didn’t fit in the dishwasher when my daughter asked to help. “It’ll go faster,” she argued. “I’ll wash them and … Continue reading It’s OK, Mom.
August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
I am so glad that I started this project with mindfulness. Making a practice of bringing awareness to the moments that make up my day is a great foundation for … Continue reading August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
Week 4 Review
This is going to be a quick review; I’ve got a fevered baby who’s sleeping right now, but I know I could be called to duty at any moment. Two … Continue reading Week 4 Review
Not so Fast
Tonight on the treadmill, I listened to the This American Life episode entitled “Promised Land,” in which David Rakoff goes on a three-week fast and chronicles his experience on the … Continue reading Not so Fast
Happiness is…
…gigantic homegrown tomatoes.
Embracing the Challenge
Today, I am grateful to my son for providing me with a challenge to my mindfulness practice. This gratefulness comes upon reflection, as I did not have the presence of … Continue reading Embracing the Challenge
Remembering to Pace Myself: A Pep Talk
As the end of August approaches and my Facebook News Feed fills with pictures of smiling children in new clothes and status updates about the first day of school, my thoughts … Continue reading Remembering to Pace Myself: A Pep Talk
Happiness is…
…a break from the heat so I can have all of the windows open and enjoy the smell of the fresh air through the house. It brings back childhood memories … Continue reading Happiness is…
Week 3 Review: Minor Epiphany
I was meandering through this week feeling like nothing much was changing for me. I’ve been breathing and reflecting about emotions and being aware of judgements, and I’ve been reading … Continue reading Week 3 Review: Minor Epiphany
Happiness in Odd Places
Yesterday I took my son for his one-year well-child visit. In the exam room, there was a calendar with this quote for August: Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, … Continue reading Happiness in Odd Places
Bouncing Meditation
I’m reading Thich Nhat Hanh’s Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices. It’s not the first time I’ve read about walking meditation, but it’s been very much on my mind. He suggests walking … Continue reading Bouncing Meditation
Imperfect Happiness 