By Sharon Bull “Transformation is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end” ~ Robin Sharma I liken mindfulness to any other new activity or skill we wish to embrace. Just as learning to play an instrument requires practice and dedication, so does a change in our thought process. In whatever […]
3 Big Reasons to be a Mindful Parent
Posted on July 10, 2014 //
By Kellie Edwards The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh What reaction do you have inside when you are talking to someone and they check their text messages? Or when you try to tell your partner about something […]
Three Reasons You Should Eat Mindfully
Posted on July 7, 2014 //
By Chris Bailey 1. You’ll lose weight Overeating isn’t the only cause of obesity, but it’s way more difficult to overeat when you actively pay attention to what, and how much you’re eating. The connection between mindless eating and obesity is well documented, and actually quite profound. For example, according to research conducted at Cornell […]
Retreat Into Your Life
Posted on July 7, 2014 //
By Sheila Bayliss The first mindfulness retreat I went on, I got a bit of a shock. I was expecting a cozy week of blissed-out relaxation and freedom from the pressures of day-to-day life. But a retreat isn’t necessarily about getting away from your difficulties – for me, it can be about giving myself space […]
Taking Care of Mothers
Posted on June 17, 2014 //
By Kellie Edwards Be Still And Heal How that insight could have helped me as a new mom… if I’d had even an inkling of the value of being still. No one prepared me for the unrelenting demands of motherhood. The realities of a 24/7 responsibility that left no time for myself. That lonely time […]
Embrace The Pain
Posted on May 28, 2014 //
By Gareth Walker There is a great deal of pain in life and perhaps the only pain that can be avoided is the pain that comes from trying to avoid pain. ~ R. D. Laing It is becoming widely accepted now that mindfulness is a powerful tool for coping with stress and anxiety. It has […]
40 Ways to Bring Mindfulness to Your Days
Posted on May 19, 2014 //
By Sarah Ruddell-Beach While mindfulness may make us think of long sessions of seated meditation, it is also something that can be practiced at any moment of our day. And just what does it mean to practice mindfulness? I love Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition: “paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally” At […]
Once I stopped battling anxiety, it lost its power over me
Posted on May 12, 2014 //
By Amy Straker A little bit about me: Hi, I’m Amy and I have battled against anxiety for over 10 years, until I discovered mindfulness and realised that battling was only reinforcing the anxiety. As part of my journey into mindfulness and positive thinking I started a blog called Silver Linings Project where I write […]