Mindfulness

Ever noticed that as you begin to establish a regular meditation practice or compassion practice, the mind seems to rebel and get even louder and more unruly sometimes? This is a natural part of the process. It takes us time […]

“If you can only attend one class this week at Dallas County Jail, make sure it’s Mindfulness Meditation. It will change your life.” This is my message every Monday when the women in the Resolana program sign up for classes. […]

As you may know, a “desire chip” is a token given in 12 step programs, to anyone who makes a personal commitment to stay sober for the next 24 hours. How many desire chips can one acquire?  As many as […]

Stress is an inherent part of life, especially if you are in a high-stress occupation or in the middle of a high-stress life event.  And while not all stress is “bad”, the constant, unrelenting activation of the fight or flight […]

The early days of a new year usually carry with them the high spirits of the New Year celebrations, with renewed hope for a better life and a better world. This year, 2024, has been muted by comparison to former […]

The new year offers us an opportunity to take stock of the past and plan for the future. Many people use the turning of the year to set New Year’s resolutions. After years of facing my own quickly-abandoned resolutions, mostly […]

As we hone our practice to become more aware, more often, and more consistently, a powerful influence taking us away from being “fully present” in each moment is our automatic tendency to critique our experience as being not quite right […]

At any stage of our mediation practice, whether we are seasoned or just beginning – we may be shocked or dismayed by the fact that our mind will not easily stop its ongoing chatter. Our talking mind keeps churning. And […]

by Alfie Wishart Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. ~ William Ellery Channing Mindfulness and Self Compassion: A tool for life Evolution and common sense tell us that when confronted […]

Self-compassion can change your internal dialog to a kinder voice, have a greater sense of wellbeing, improve your emotional balance and enhance your caring relationships. How do I start?   The short answer is to begin with taking an 8-week […]