Spirituality
One of the core principles of mindfulness is learning the practice of not reacting to everything that's going on inside and around us. But where do we begin? The post The Power of the Pause: A Simple Way to Begin Your Practice of Not Reacting appeared first on Mindful.
Teacher and founder of Treeming.org Jörg Sprave leads a guided meditation to introduce listeners to the ancient practice of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). The post Jörg Sprave: A Guided Forest Bathing Meditation appeared first on Mindful.
“Sometimes the hardest challenge isn’t receiving acceptance from God or other people; it’s receiving acceptance from ourselves.” ~Leigh Finke, Queerfully and Wonderfully Made Growing up as a pastor’s kid, I had to hide who I was. I was taught that love from parents...
‘Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself. Notice when you’re caught up in thought or emotional reactivity. The more you do this, the more intuitive it becomes.’ Everyday Buddhism
Garden meditation is a simple way to turn time outdoors into a mindfulness practice—no garden required. Here's how to start, even from a balcony or park bench. The post Garden Meditation: A Simple Outdoor Practice for Presence and Awe appeared first on Mindful.
“You cannot rebuild on an unstable foundation.” ~Angelina Crosby-Pigott On August 22, 2018, my husband collapsed in our bedroom. Rudy was my best friend and my partner in every sense of the word. His last word was “911.” I performed CPR while my youngest daughter and...
‘When there is no self there is nothing that is not self.’ Zen master Iida Toin
“We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.” ~Albert Schweitzer I pick up my phone even though it has not made a sound. No missed calls. No new messages. No invitation asking what I am doing or whether I would like to come over. I put it down,...
‘Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality; it invites us to embody his enlightened awareness, manifesting wisdom and compassion in our own lives.’ Everyday Buddhism
‘Everything exists — this is one extreme. Nothing exists — this is the other extreme. Avoiding both, the Tathagata teaches the Middle Way.’ Samyutta Nikaya