In a world where resilience is increasingly lauded as an essential component of facing the setbacks and vicissitudes of this human life, it is worth remembering that mindfulness is an excellent way of cultivating that very resource. Mindfulness allows us to bring acceptance, compassion and empathy to how we respond to challenges, all major components…
October is so redolent with images of turning leaves, warm clothes and early nights of rest. The autumnal colours of soft orange and brown serve to bring a sense of cosy comfort to this seasonal change. This month’s free mindfulness calendar absorbs and uses those colours and images but also brings with it lots of…
MINDFULNESS FOR WELLBEING • FREE OCTOBER CALENDAR Windy and warm October, a time to snuggle up when we’re in and wrap up when we’re out, it’s a good time to bring the focus inward and check in with ourselves: am I looking after myself in this moment, in this day, in this month, in this…
Connection through Compassion- Oftentimes, our default mode can be to turn away from the messiness of life: the sharp emotions, challenging conversations, the tiredness that interrupts our stride. Yet, when we turn away, ignore or plough on through, we can become disconnected from ourselves, as well as all of those around us. What might it…
Please feel free to download our October calendar. At the Mindfulness Association we offer the long pathway. No shortcuts no quick fixes we start where we are, in each moment. Our pathway is deep – we begin with mindfulness then we slowly begin to cultivate compassion, and insight, then wisdom through our experiential and in-depth…
Mindfulness comes from a Sanskrit word smrti which means to remember or to re-mind. Our monthly calendars are designed to help you remember to be Mindful! This month our theme is Observing in October. Each day, a prompt to connect with your inner Observer. Download a PDF HERE to keep on your computer or to…