I have a strong preference for life to make sense, especially the part that involves human interactions. Do you find that, too? So much rides on our ability to see eye to eye and solve problems. I want everyone’s attitudes and actions, including my own, to line up...
The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong is a deep root for mindful movement in our programs. Qigong is gentle, flowing, and can be done by most bodies. The sequence we do can be done equally well standing as in a chair. Give it a try and see how it works for you. For...
by Jack Kornfield, A Path With Heart Select a quiet place where you can walk comfortably back and forth, indoors or out, about ten to thirty paces in length. Begin by standing at one end of this “walking path,” with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Let your...
Loving-kindness stengthens the natural human desire that you and others be well. A core part of our Mindful Self-Compassion program as well as other compassion cultivation programs, loving-kindness meditation uses a combination of imagery and language to open the...
Feeling alarmed? Getting reactive? Try STOP-ing. By helping you drop below the “story line” and into your lived experience, this brief practice may help you feel the space between stimulus and response. At the very least, it may prevent you from doing or...
instructions on returning to mindful awareness throughout the day Pause before opening a door into a meeting, exam or interview… Two Feet – feel your feet on the ground and a breath – be aware through one breath cycle. And continue into the room. A little more...
Stephen Levine’s nice essay on the practice of Noting is taken from his book Guided Meditations, Explorations and Healings. Noting is a silent acknowledgment in the heart of what is occurring in the mind. Noting simply states what is without the least intention...
Driving, which can be stressful and is often done on “autopilot”, can be a potent time to practice mindful awareness by focusing on the direct experience of driving. Of course, please set up this recording for yourself before you begin to drive. Driving...
This brief practice can be used when we find our thoughts or mood spiraling in a negative direction STEP 1: BECOMING AWARE Deliberately adopt an erect and dignified posture, whether sitting or standing. If possible, close your eyes. Then, bring your awareness to your...
