Week 3: Still Sitting
I was going to say I was “still standing,” but since I’ve not tried walking meditation yet, most of my Bold Plan involves sitting or lying down. Or doing yoga, … Continue reading Week 3: Still Sitting
Recent Posts
A Different Kind of Hedonism
When I mention my meditation schedule/routine (my Bold Plan) to people, they all say—after a stunned silence— “Wow. That’s really ambitious.” Until very recently, I didn’t really see what was … Continue reading A Different Kind of Hedonism
The Mindful Path to Perfection: You’re Already There
“In moments of stillness you come to realize that you are already whole, already complete in your being…” -Jon Kabat-Zinn I have a tendency to dwell a lot on perfection. … Continue reading The Mindful Path to Perfection: You’re Already There
Reading List
I decided that during this lull in my posting frequency I’d take this opportunity to suggest some other great blogs for you to read and enjoy! This is just the … Continue reading Reading List
Possession Identity
“Between what a man calls me and what he simply calls mine the line is difficult to draw. We feel and act about certain things that are ours very much … Continue reading Possession Identity
On Staying the Course
Ah, I have reached the familiar point in my attempt to implement a daily meditation practice at which I realize that what I really want is to live entirely on … Continue reading On Staying the Course
You Win This Round, Walden
Walden by Henry David Thoreau My rating: 2 of 5 stars I’m probably a horrible person who will never be able to fully embrace simple living because I can’t get … Continue reading You Win This Round, Walden
Mindfulness Meditation, Week 1 of 8: Done
As of this morning, I have officially completed Week 1 of my 8 weeks of mindfulness meditation. Because part of the practice is avoiding judgments (positive or negative) about the … Continue reading Mindfulness Meditation, Week 1 of 8: Done
Book Review: Elaine Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I read Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Child … Continue reading Book Review: Elaine Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person
Things You Don’t Want to Hear Your Toddler Say
“Don’t worry, Mommy! I fix it!” “I found the scissors!” (and the related, “Look, Mommy! I cut it!”) “I wipe it up, Mommy!” “I threw it in the trash!” “The … Continue reading Things You Don’t Want to Hear Your Toddler Say
[Insert Awesome Post Here]
This was going to be a really awesome post I’ve been planning since Sunday. But when I sat down to write it tonight, I couldn’t figure out what my point … Continue reading [Insert Awesome Post Here]
Mindfulness and Social Media: Reflections on the First Three Days of My Bold Plan
In Full Catastrophe Living, my guidebook on this solo tour through eight weeks of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Jon Kabat-Zinn writes about being in the moment observing a sunset and then turning … Continue reading Mindfulness and Social Media: Reflections on the First Three Days of My Bold Plan
Imperfect Happiness 