Everyday Mindfulness

Hi Jacqui, lovely to hear from you again. You've hit the nail on the head when you are telling yourself that it's OK to grieve. Your grief is real, and it's just an indication of how much you loved the dog. Have a look at this blog, it might help you: http://www.everyday-mindfulness.org/mindfulness...

thank-you all so much for your kind words. It does get easier with time and I am beginning to be able to practice without feeling nothing but sadness. Gareth I will look at that link now. thanks again. Hope you are all doing good. Have a great and mindful weekend!

thanks Jon

Hi everyone, I havent been on here like forever as can never get on a PC and am now using my PC in work but have to be quick, while the boss is on her break ;) ok so 2 weeks ago my wee dog died of a short illness aged 9. It was such a shock as she had been in good health previously and when blood te...

Hi Folks, I haven't been on this site in quite awhile, Gareth for one knows I have problems getting on as I don't have a computer and just too awkward off my smart phone. I used to sneakily go on in work when the bosses werent about but they have gotten stricter about internet usage so its not worth...

hi guys, on a lighter note, you will see books displayed in my home - but all toddler/small child books, puddle lane books are the most popular, some of them were my childrens books but now belong to their children. My books are in my bedroom. I guess my home has been taken over by the next generati...

beautifully put. I will try it sometime with loving/kindness to myself!

good luck Gareth, just take one day at a time and keep up with the mindfulness. I know you will!

One example of where I have used kindness is with my pet cat, towards the end of his life. He was getting increasingly smelly and annoying, constantly pawing and dribbling on me. I used to find myself reacting automatically, pushing him away in annoyance as he sat down on the computer keyboard, whi...

Compassion is something I have been working on for the past couple of weeks, compassion towards myself, as I have always been very self-criticial, compassion to others, (in particular a very trying family member!) Instead of feeling angry and irritated by their actions i am trying to be more compass...