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by dunmoanin
Fri Jun 19, 2015 6:07 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Remaining steadfast
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: Remaining steadfast

I’ve just completed week 6 of Mark Williams’ Mindfulness course, Finding Peace In A Frantic World. I’m astounded and truly grateful that I’ve stuck with it thus far. The benefits are amazing and hugely helpful. Some who might have read my story at the beginning of this post just might have thought I...
by dunmoanin
Tue May 19, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Remaining steadfast
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: Remaining steadfast

I’d like to update my progress although still only at the beginning of Mark Willams’ course, Week 2, The Body Scan. Until a couple of days ago I had no communication with my wife due to the overwhelmingly traumatic situation resulting from us being unexpectedly forced to live apart. Although we did ...
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Remaining steadfast
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: Remaining steadfast

Absolutely! Cheers! :D
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Remaining steadfast
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: Remaining steadfast

I take your point, but I'm sure the secular route found here is the path for me. Thanks you for your suggestions, which I fully understand and appreciate.
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen
Replies: 7
Views: 3204

Re: Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen

Sorry, I did mean feeHutch, not freeHutch!
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen
Replies: 7
Views: 3204

Re: Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen

Nice to meet you, FreeHutch. As you'll see I've already made a couple of posts. I reckon interaction in a forum such as this is invaluable. Best wishes.
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen
Replies: 7
Views: 3204

Re: Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen

Thank you, sunflower. I'm determined to stick with it.
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Remaining steadfast
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Remaining steadfast

The main reason I’m setting out on practicing mindfulness is to overcome a particularly distressing situation I’ll outline here. Ten years ago, after a few bouts of depression over several decades arising from failed relationships in the UK, I determined to find happiness and a new lady in my life i...
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: Mindfulness & Me
Topic: Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen
Replies: 7
Views: 3204

Hi from a former globetrotting British senior citizen

Hello all. I chose the user name, dunmoanin , to serve as a reminder that I'm here to improve my life through mindfulness. No dwelling in the past, no speculation about the future, just living this moment, now. It's a far cry from years of upheaval, countless addresses and astounding adventures and ...
by dunmoanin
Sun May 17, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Meditation cushions
Replies: 8
Views: 3096

Re: Meditation cushions

Hi everyone! I joined the site literally moments ago, so firstly, I'm happy to be here as a new mindfulness practitioner. I'm just on week two of Mark Williams' 8 week course and one of the first things I noticed was there isn't any particular need for special equipment. He mentions straight-backed ...