This week I was reminded by my 4-year-old grandson about preference, pleasant events and being present in my mindfulness practice. We went to a wildlife park for the day. We saw many beautiful birds of…
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Over the last 4 weeks I have been on the ‘road’. From my home, north of London I have travelled to Yorkshire twice, Scotland twice, Manchester twice, Sweden, Northumberland and Spain. I’ve slept in 10…
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Planes, trains and automobiles
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Being mindful of stories It’s not easy to ignore the news. It’s in every newspaper. Even if you don’t buy a newspaper, you get a glimpse of the headlines on newsstands and in shops. Every…
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A fruition of my compassion practice over the years is an increased ability to care for my physical and mental wellbeing. While I was away on holiday, I recognised – again – that the physical…
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Don’t go outside your house to see the flowers.My friend, don’t bother with that excursion.Inside your body there are flowers.One flower has a thousand petals.That will do for a place to sit.Sitting there you will…
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Mindful of the Power of Words Recently I became acutely aware that I have been dwelling on some words that have been spoken to me. Words that seemed to cut like a knife. But they…
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I am a week into a two week winter sun getaway to Cyprus. Away from the busyness of work I am noticing a lot of inner-critic dialogue along with an underlying feeling of being a…
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I have noticed that spending time with a 4-year-old teaches me to be mindful, present and curious. My grandson makes me realise the preciousness and gift of the present moment. He has also taught me…
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I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to carry on the great work Jane has been doing for the Mindfulness Association. My job share buddy will be joining us in January. Whilst really looking…
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