If by some chance you’d forgotten that Spring is a time of epic transformation, your itchy, sneezy nose and watery eyes have probably clued you in. Nature is up to all kinds of tricks this time of year, sprouting abundance where there was previously nothing, and filling the world with color, texture and fragrance of …
Today in the U.S., we honor courage. We remember those whose sacrifice has helped to make our collective life here more full of opportunity. We are grateful for their willingness to push past uncertainty, discomfort and fear in the name of something greater than themselves. We are inspired by the articulation of their intentions in actions, and their …
Earlier this week, I shared my personal belief (and experience) that the effects of a regular mindfulness practice will probably show up in your everyday life before you ever reach a point where any of it feels “easy.” You may find that you’re less quickly irritated, that your fuse under frustration takes a little longer …
Mindfulness isn’t easy. Focusing your attention on one singular thing, returning your attention to that place when distractions – internal and external – try to pull you away, and maybe even trying to sit still for more than a few seconds…these intentions are the opposite of how we live our everyday lives. We never have …
As we find ourselves looking at the early side of yet another Monday, a little reminder from someone whose wisdom is often encapsulated in humor. Whether it’s tonight, or Friday, or whatever comes next in your life journey, the best route to getting there is from this very spot. Take a breath right where you …
A shorter version of this post originally appeared on May 13, 2016, but it’s back and even better than before. You ready to step up for the upgraded version? This week, we talked about using your mindfulness skillset to catch yourself checking out of the present moment when (you think) the future is really where you want …
This post originally appeared on MindfulMBA on May 11, 2016, but it’s back because it’s oh-so just right for right now. We’ve all heard the wisdom that “everything is temporary,” but the business school world offers an unusually high level of proof. It all starts the minute you see the word “Congratulations” in your email, …
In mindfulness, we often talk about observing our thoughts and sometimes even making choices about which ones serve us well, and therefore get to stay, and which we would be best to simply allow to pass by without an invitation to stick around. Same goes with the people we choose to keep in our lives. …
What did you think about this week’s earlier post? Did the idea that your ego might not always be doing you favors when it comes to redefining your limits maybe not sit so comfortably with your….well, ego? We like to think that it’s always about going full steam ahead, reaching as far as we can …
I think I’ve mentioned before that, during her classes, one of my favorite yoga teachers (Rebecca) loves to say that “your ego is not your amigo.” I love it because 1) who doesn’t love a catchy rhyme, yeah? and 2) it’s designed to protect you at exactly the moment that your willingness to push yourself …
