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Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with an attitude of non-judgement. Everyday mindfulness is one way we can exercise our attention on a regular basis without having to change anything in our routine or set aside time for meditation, although this is still highly recommended. We can practice everyday mindfulnessContinue reading “A Mindful Cup”

Loneliness is a common human experience and a powerful reminder of our need for connection to others. However, it can sometimes lead to feeling empty and unwanted. It is important to notice how we appraise or interpret these feelings and the meaning we assign to feeling lonely. It is not uncommon to experience critical thoughts,Continue reading “Coping with Loneliness”

The notion of impermanence can be hugely impactful and even transformative. Buddhism highlights impermanence or change as one of three facts about our existence. In our modern times, people often work hard to maintain the status quo or become overly caught up in pursuing the next big accomplishment. In some ways, such efforts could beContinue reading “Impermanence”

Mindfulness is everywhere! We see references to mindfulness in all types of magazines and books, television, and even in the names of businesses. To be sure, mindfulness can be extremely helpful and research regarding the positive role of mindfulness for improving wellbeing is impressive. Nevertheless, mindfulness is not always well understood and a number ofContinue reading “Mindfulness Myths”

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”  -The Buddha Anger is a common emotion that is normal and healthy. Anger itself is not a form of aggression, rather it is a felt emotional state that can beContinue reading “Grasping a Hot Coal”

What if we were given emotional report cards as children? This would imply many things, including an education grounded in emotional intelligence. As a society we strive to teach around cognitive and intellectual ability. Likewise, the intelligence quotient or IQ is based largely on these abilities. Nevertheless, emotional intelligence is highly correlated with success andContinue reading “Emotional Report Card”

Wise mind is a concept and practice that allows for us to acknowledge and sort through challenges and distress with the goal of arriving at a balanced response. It is also the place where our emotional mind and our rational mind overlap. Typically attributed to Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the notion of wise mind has a rich history connected to ideasContinue reading “Wise Mind”

Can you remember what it was like to experience the world when you were a child? Maybe you have a young person in your life now or have had the experience of spending time with a child recently. In either case, thinking back and reflecting on how a child experiences the world can be aContinue reading “Through the Eyes of a Child”

The alarm rings again and it’s time to face the day. You may feel tired when you think of handling daily challenges, sad about a range of difficulties in your life, or discouraged by recent setbacks. It is reasonable that you would experience a strong desire to hit snooze and avoid getting out of bed.Continue reading “Do the Opposite & Act “as if””

Social media has become fairly integrated into most of our lives. In particular, Facebook seems to be used most commonly. Despite the clear benefits for connection, advocacy and education, social media use presents us with numerous challenges. One notable example is the potential to reinforce and perpetuate unrealistic perceptions, which can have an enormously negative impactContinue reading “Social Media as an Invitation to Mindfulness”