Browsing: Mindfulness

My six-year-old daughter, Opal, wants nothing more than to go to the Humane Society to visit the dogs that “need the most love.” So we leave…

Since starting this blog in 2013, I’ve disappeared many times.The perfectionist in me feels deep guilt around this. I’ve wanted to show up consistently, to publish…

Presence is meditation in motion. It is the practice of bringing mindfulness into the activities of daily life. We can practice the art of being here,…

Accessing real happiness when we are struggling can feel impossible—but it’s also a key to our recovery, healing, and well-being.When we are going through a difficult…

Going slow has always been accompanied by an air of wisdom. “Adopt the pace of nature,” advised Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Her secret is patience.” A couple…

So, what does care look like in the presence of difficulty? I think we can safely say that we all care, but are we caring about…

September 30th marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day. A day where we pause, reflect and support people who have been affected by the residential school system.…

A simple mindful practice that can slow down emotional reaction, invite a breath, and encourage you to pause before you post.Social media has made it easy…

If you’re burned out, discouraged, and disconnected by all the struggle and suffering in the world, you’re not alone. In times of intense upheaval, mindfulness practice…

Karen Armstrong, founder of the Charter for Compassion, on what we need to do to make a better world.When British author Karen Armstrong won the TED…