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 […]
“No-Fail” Friday: Screen time Read More »
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
I’m gonna let this one mostly speak for itself today, except for this one point. If the back of your mind just said “There’s no way I could do that” when you saw this, take note. It’s one thing to say negative things about yourself out loud – you do that, too, whether you realize
Monday Moment: Hearing voices Read More »
This has been one of those weeks when I’ve had to stop and remember what day it is at least a few times. Every day has been so full, that it’s hard to believe it’s only been a week. Time’s funny like that. The same amount of it – whether an hour or a month
“No-Fail” Friday: In your feelings Read More »
Your mind is a powerful tool. It integrates millions of different data points per second to give you the ability to absorb and interact with the world around you. It assesses, calculates, and envisions possibilities. It’s the filter through which you have every moment of your life experience. It really, really wants to help you
Earlier this week, I fessed up a little to the fact that I’m a distraction. Or, part of one anyway. The world of digital content can be the perfect means for creating distraction when there’s something you’re trying to avoid. I totally get that I was kind of shooting myself in the foot with that
“No-Fail” Friday: Go ahead, reclaim it Read More »
There’s a distinct possibility that in reading this post at this very moment, I’m not getting your full attention. Not to undermine my own efforts here, but is there somewhere else you should be right now? Something else your brain should be focused on? You know I love that you take the time to check
What else is there Read More »
Doesn’t sound like a half-bad idea, does it? No one’s exactly looking to deal with mud unless they have to, so…sure. I’ll leave it alone. When it comes to the muddy waters of indecision, uncertainty, ambiguity, and all their awkward cousins, it’s a totally different story. We are all up in that mud, day in
Monday Moment: Seeking clarity Read More »
If your week has been anything like mine, you’re probably not going into the weekend looking for a challenge. On the other hand, you came here on a Friday, and you know what we do on Fridays, so… It’s definitely been “one of those weeks” that feels like at least two or three of them
“No-Fail” Friday: Blended family Read More »
This isn’t the first time that Monday has inspired us to think about perspective, and how what you see AND how you see it really is what you get. In other words, getting going this morning is only going to be as rough as you make it. Monday is just a day, with a beginning,
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