Feeling bogged down with the weight of world affairs? Is it daunting for you to celebrate the holidays while many people and their loved ones are sick or fearful during the current health crisis? Well you’re not alone. And I want you to know that it’s possible to feel drained and exhausted, and then access deep joy for our abundance...gratitude for the struggle and the flow. It’s still possible to find joy, even in the midst of difficulty. Access that deep emotion that stirs inside …
Create your own Kind of Holiday and Go with the Flow
Do the holidays bring you a wee bit of anxiety? Do you try to control every element of the holidays, then feel stressed when things don’t go your way? Are you overwhelmed by all the expectations of you during the holidays (gifts, cooking, etc.)? You are not alone and you’re in the right place! The holidays can take you back into old patterns from the past. There are many rituals and events that we participate in year in, and year out; without giving it much thought. We do this thing …
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Love Can Be Your State of Being
Are you often seeking love and approval? Do you wish you had more love in your life? You are not alone! Love is the most powerful emotion a human being can experience. Yet, if you ask 10 people what love is, you will get 10 different answers. And that’s okay! For the purposes of our meditation exercise in Accessing the State of Love, let’s explore love a little deeper. There are many types of emotions in which we express love: the religious love of God, romantic love, family …
Misconceptions About Mindfulness
The concept of mindfulness is popular in today’s society, however, it is not new. In fact, scholars have traced the origins of mindfulness back to ancient Buddhist practices. Yet, the idea of mindfulness is not solely defined by Buddhism, and there are many secular interpretations. When the tangents are stripped away, mindfulness can be described as a focused awareness in the present moment. Said another way, mindfulness is the recognition of the present time and space, not the past and not …