Ebb and Flow
Last week, I wrote about “flow,” the feeling of ease and contentment that comes when one is engaged in an activity in which there is a balance between challenge and … Continue reading Ebb and Flow
Tag: mindfulness
Hooray! Another Chance to Practice Patience and Mindfulness!
First, the wonderful and amazing part: I went to bed at 10:30 last night. The difference? Instead of telling myself I was starting an early bedtime that I’d keep all … Continue reading Hooray! Another Chance to Practice Patience and Mindfulness!
A Moment of Clarity
For her book, Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness, Ariel Gore interviewed hundreds of women about their experiences of and beliefs about happiness. In the end, she found … Continue reading A Moment of Clarity
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
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
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
The Purpose of Life
From The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living, by HH the Dalai Lama and Howard C Cutler, MD: I believe that the very purpose of our life is to … Continue reading The Purpose of Life
Imperfect Happiness 