“…be quiet still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet. “ Franz Kafka After years of professional counseling in eating disorders, I have come to believe the true “disorder” is one of a deep, personal nature within oneself - one that employs food, absence of food and/or
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"Compassion meditation can be beneficial in promoting more harmonious relationships of all kinds. The world certainly could use a little more kindness and compassion." Dr. Richard Davidson Becoming professionally certified in teaching Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction has been a long and wonderful road requiring hard work and commitment. It has also been a
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Forget about enlightenment. Sit down wherever you are And listen to the wind that is singing in your veins. Feel the love, the longing, the fear in your bones. Open your heart to who you are, right now, not who you’d like to be, Not the saint you’re striving to become, But the being right here before you, inside you, around you. All of you is holy. You’re
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"People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle." Thich Nhat
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Does "wellness" and "well-being" sometimes sound like a too huge accomplishment and often a state that belongs to those with "more discipline"? In my practice I often talk with people who have almost given up and believe that a state of health and/or wellness is for others destined for such a life. The good news that I bring to such folks is wellness is
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I have been researching happiness for months now, collecting evidence, published studies, and opinions of experts on this subject that is of great interest to me. However, I am putting all of my notes aside in order to share a personal experience of real happiness ~ and how I recently spent 24 hours. This was my son's idea: with time short and much to do
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Guest post by Kelly Lenihan I met Lorrie Jones, owner of Simple Serenity and author of this blog, a little over a year ago. A gifted woman with much to share, by knowing her, I have had the privilege of learning what living mindfully truly means. Lorrie is the strongest, most resilient person I have ever met and I am honored to be her friend. Over the past
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How to create memories not madness "May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility." ~ Mary Anne Radmacher The festive season is fast approaching and for many people stress, depression and anxiety can make this season anything but merry. You probably know what you have to do between now and December 31 ~ or
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21 mindfulness practices for healthy eating habits "Aware of the suffering caused mindless consumption; I vow to cultivate good health, both physical and mental, for myself, my family, and my society by practicing mindful eating, drinking, and consuming." ~ Thich Nhat Hahn Become aware ~ pay attention to current habits ~ accept them. Reject the
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6 Tips for developing healthy food habits Practicing mindfulness at mealtimes supports healthy eating habits and enhances the pleasures food has to offer. Following these 6 tips will nurture the development of mindful awareness of your relationship with food. 1. Pay attention: bring focus and mindful awareness to "what is" Notice habits just as they are,
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