4 Ways to Practice Gratitude

“When the eye wakes up to see again, it suddenly stops taking anything for granted.” – Frederick Franck Practicing gratitude has been identified as one way to decrease depression and sadness while increasing quality of life. But how do you do it? Here are 4 easy ways. Thank someone. Thanking someone is completely FREE andContinue reading “4 Ways to Practice Gratitude”

The Whys and Hows of Self-Awareness

Mindful Monday – April 23, 2018 “The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.” ― Pema Chödrön We have a blind spot when it comes to ourselves. In orderContinue reading “The Whys and Hows of Self-Awareness”

Your life is your own.

Mindful Monday – February 26, 2018 “The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for theContinue reading “Your life is your own.”

Should you start meditating?

Mindful Monday – February 19, 2018 “Wherever you are is the perfect place to awaken. This moment is the exact place to practice compassion and loving awareness. You have all the ingredients to breathe and find freedom just where you are.” – Jack Kornfield The answer is yes. There will never be a perfect timeContinue reading “Should you start meditating?”