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Powerful G-Forces: Gratitude and Generosity

Gratitude and generosity are interdependent attitudes of mindfulness and powerful G-forces that can be cultivated through practice.
September 23, 2018
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Attachment: Don’t Carry Your Boat

Mindfulness can help us realize when something is no longer needed and let it go - even when it means letting go of certain mindfulness practices.
September 22, 2018
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The Myths of Mindfulness

In this post, we'll explore the most common myths I encounter about mindfulness through my work as a psychologist and mindfulness teacher.
September 17, 2018
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Yoga Asana: A Moving Mindfulness Practice

For many people in the US, yoga is a wonderful and accessible entryway into the mindfulness and meditative practices.
September 15, 2018
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Befriending Yourself

Practicing self-compassion is a way to befriend ourselves, providing needed support, motivating through encouragement, and making space to learn from mistakes.
September 13, 2018
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A Secular Sacred Space

Creating a sacred and protected space for a formal mindfulness practice helps us drop in and keep returning again and again.
September 12, 2018
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The Paradox of Acceptance

Mindfulness can help us find acceptance, which is compassionate presence - acknowledging what is without judgment.
September 10, 2018
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Mindfulness Practice in 3D: Dedication, Diligence, Devotion

To be dedicated, diligent and devoted means to decide firmly on a course of action - to make a vow to practice and resource ourselves for following through.
September 9, 2018
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Taking Offense: A Variation on Aversion

Mindfulness can help us unpack our feelings of taking offense so we can respond with compassion, skill and wisdom.
September 7, 2018
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Cultivating a Sustainable Practice

Here are some tips we give participants of 8-week courses to help them cultivate a sustainable mindfulness practice.
September 5, 2018
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Mindfulness Based Programs

Mindfulness-Based Programs (MBPs) are evidence based mind-body programs that train participants in the cultivation of mindfulness in order to support wellbeing, address the causes of human distress, and offer pathways to relieving suffering.
September 3, 2018
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Equanimity Now

Equanimity is a state of calm and composure - a balance of the mind, that can be cultivated through practice and embodied, even under stress.
September 3, 2018
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Ultimately, practice manifests the understanding that the danger of losing our humanity must be met with more humanity. – David W. Robinson-Morris, Ph.D.

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