Most of us want to be less stressed and happier. Mindfulness is one way to achieve that, but is it right for you?
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Continue readingThe Power of Breath
Eckheart Tolle wrote in The Power of Now about our many paths to consciousness. He calls them portals and reminds us that they’re doors (in)to ourselves.
One of these portals is breath, as is (physical) sensation, intense focus on an object, etc.
Continue readingThe Biggest Challenge Is Your Own Mind (Enlightenment Not Necessary!)
The biggest challenge to realizing that you’re more than your thoughts (as well as creating the new habit of thinking with more than your current limited set) – is NOT becoming enlightened, needing to sit in a cave, or clean yourself up.
Nope. None of that is necessary.
Actually, it’s your tricky mind that you need to work with. None of that other stuff is necessary. Whatever it is that you think you need to do, or be, or fix, or clean, or, or, or… Not necessary.
Really.
Continue readingThe Two Fundamental Things I Did to Get Out of My Head
When I was stuck in the “trap” of my mind, there were two things that got me out.
- Training my ability to focus my mind – which eventually leads to being able to focus on my “larger” mind (the rest of me).
- And training being aware of myself, or noticing that I’m (here in this body-mind) focusing – which naturally leads to an awareness of my “larger” self (the rest of me).
Why You Don’t Believe You’re Bigger Than Your Thoughts
I know, for most of us the idea that we’re not our thoughts, emotions and sensations sounds ludicrous at best.
Someone telling you that is either insane or trying to sell you something. Or maybe trying to get you to join something (which is the same thing really).
I mean, for most of us we are our thoughts! That is completely our experience. And saying it’s not is irrational – it’s denying reality!
It’s nuts!
Except that it’s crazy-making, all this stuff in your head, and you want out. Maybe they know something you don’t?
Continue readingHow Long Should I Practice?
What’s Your Goal?
I recommend short practices for all beginners. Short meaning 2-5 minutes per practice. And the inevitable question is, is that effective? Should I practice longer?
The real question here is how long should I practice in order to get the best results?
My answer is, as always, it depends. As soon as you know why you’re practicing, what result you want, then you can answer that question yourself. The tricky bit is getting clear about why you’re practicing…
Continue readingHow Friends Help You Grow
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Lately, I’ve been noticing how helpful it is to be traveling this path of self-development with other people!
Practice In A Group
Today, I had a powerful practice with another person. It’s the kind of practice I do daily, and I had forgotten how powerful it is to practice together… When we’re moving in the same direction together, magic happens. Synergy is a real thing… one plus one is four. :)
Continue readingFueling Your Inner Fire
This is a practice I’m sharing in my Mindful Movement classes this winter.
Winter is a time of year to go in… to hibernate a bit, to focus in. A time to evolve, cultivate and fuel your inner fire.
Your inner fire is your inner power, your unique essence, that part of you that burns bright and strong and makes you uniquely you. Taoists refer to it as your Tian Tien, a place just below and behind your navel.
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