Forever slim!
Honestly, I have been on many diets. And honestly, they have all worked for a time, but gradually all the weight has come back, and then some.
Mindful eating is the exact opposite of being on […]
Set intentions not goals
We are a goal-oriented society. We set goals at work, if we are dieting, our goals are set in pounds, and at the beginning of each school year, kids are taught to work their hardest […]
Harnessing our thoughts
Motivational speakers encourage us all to think positive thoughts and they will happen.
Most of us who are grounded in reality discount this reasoning, fully understanding that just simply thinking something is going to happen will […]
Embracing your wandering mind
Many people are concerned about their wandering minds — a k a monkey mind — during meditation.
We say excellent – noticing that your mind is wandering is an important step in achieving mindfulness throughout your […]
Meditation and your obnoxious roommate
Have you ever just wanted to tell your critical inner voice to shut up – or at the very least just be a little nicer?
If so, then it’s time to consider meditation, which provides the […]
Is a wandering mind the devil or the cure?
The single biggest challenge our students face during meditation is their wandering minds.
Our response? We congratulate them, because noticing that their mind wanders is the first step in achieving mindfulness – that present moment awareness […]