Mindfulness

Freedom From a Root-Bound Mind--and Oh Dear God...Again!

In the aftermath, writing about gratitude and mindfulness seems kind of callous, even frivolous. Or perhaps naive. But it is not.

Gracious Silence

Some of the sweetest times I've had with another person are those in which we simply sit near each other, without the need to speak.

Fawn

There are deer, birds, foxes, wildflowers and more. But you have to look. Lawrence looks with eyes that see things others tend to pass by.

Eyes of the Wild

What really caught my attention was a photo of a wolf. Especially the eyes. Intense. Deep. Totally present. Totally alive.

Beloved Small Giant

He touched the lives of millions around the world, faithfully scattering seeds of peace, compassion, mindfulness, non-violence, humor & joy.

Change One Word

I came across an interesting little article the other day that claimed you could make a big difference in your life by changing one word…

Silence: Three (Very Short) Stories

On the backside of that hill the incessant noise of traffic and construction was buffered out…so we could drink in the silence as well.

Further Adventures in Mindfulness: By a Bumbling Practitioner

If I allow my mind to still, if I let go of my need to control, sometimes I ease into a quiet state where time does not hold me captive.

Screen Time: Why I (Finally) Got Rid of My Television

Some part of me had known I was in denial when I sat on that cold kitchen floor. But I denied my denial.

Here.

The essence of mindfulness. When I am here, I can feel my feet, feel my breath, feel my beating heart--notice in this moment that I am okay.