A Mindful Approach to New Year’s Resolutions

A Mindful Approach to New Year’s Resolutions

by | Jan 13, 2020

As we complete the intense season of merry-making, gift-giving, and gift-returning, one more holiday tradition will remain: pondering those pesky New Year’s Resolutions. It’s probably fitting that after a season of indulgence (financial and/or caloric), we...
Just This Next Step

Just This Next Step

by | Dec 16, 2019

A familiar Chinese proverb reminds us that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.   We know this to be true on a “duh, of course you start moving with one step” level, but we sometimes forget the larger meaning of this simple message...

When we spend our time wishing everything would just go faster we are not fully present.

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Equanimity and Other Lessons Blowing in the Wind

Equanimity and Other Lessons Blowing in the Wind

by | Nov 18, 2019

Wind has always been my least favorite weather condition. When it snows, I can wear my warm furry boots. When it rains, I can walk comfortably under my umbrella. When it’s cold, I can bundle up in my down jacket and knitted cap. But when it’s windy? I get...
Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude

Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude

by | Nov 11, 2019

One of the simplest and most powerful things we can do to make ourselves a whole lot happier is to practice gratitude. (Seriously, the research on gratitude is pretty solid — if you aside time to count your blessings it actually boosts your...
Right Now, It’s Like This

Right Now, It’s Like This

by | Nov 4, 2019

My favorite definition of mindfulness is the one below, from James Baraz: “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the...