Mindful Movement Movement Vs. Sitting In one corner, we have our physical bodies. We’ve been moving as nomads and hunter/gatherers for thousands of years. We then had an agricultural revolution where we were moving as we tended our farm. Working was more labor-intensive and required more physical movement. In the other corner, we have the luxury of sitting. Within the … [Read more...]
Finding Now: Learn to Rest, Not Quit
This week, I sprained my calf muscle. It hurt like crazy, it was inconvenient, and I have been unable to do simple things like walk, carry a cup of water, drive, or cook for my family. But like most things in life, this situation was just the wrapper on a much-needed lesson: the necessity of rest. I overstretched my calf. I felt it, it was uncomfortable, but the pain wasn’t … [Read more...]
Finding Now: A Complaining Detox
How easy would it be for you to go a full 24 hours without complaining? At first glance, it really does not seem like that much time. But once we actually try to put it into practice, it becomes painfully obvious how much of our time we waste complaining. I am embarrassed to admit that I still have not been able to complete this challenge successfully. Having the … [Read more...]
Planes, Trains and Mindfulness
Your next vacation destination is something you dream of. But, let’s be real, the journey to get there might present some less-than-ideal experiences or situations. Long lines, angry customers, unexpected changes and tons of waiting do not make a recipe for relaxation. The good news is we can actually choose to use our next travel experience as the perfect chance to use the … [Read more...]
Mindfulness Through a Lens
If you ever even peek at social media, I can almost guarantee you saw a flood of black and white photos take over your feed a few months ago. “Share seven days of black and white photos of your life,” the challenge said. No explanations, no words. Now, while I am not one to participate in challenges, I am so grateful I decided to take this one on. While spending too much time … [Read more...]