Breathe in hope. When you meditate, practice breathing in hope and breathing out despair. I hear stories every day about people who feel afraid, inadequate, incapable, overwhelmed, uncertain, unlovable, unworthy, or confused. These same people seem utterly convinced that they must be defective, that everyone else gets along just fine. We are all struggling with […]
Let your life speak. Listen deeply, and you will hear it whispering to you. If you do not listen, it will begin pleading with you in the form of symptoms to pay attention. There are times in life when our path seems clear, only to have unforeseen circumstances arise that change our well-intended plans. We […]
Embracing uncertainty can bring us a greater sense of peace and resilience. When uncertainty comes—in the form of waiting for test results, waiting to know the next right step to take, trying to decide which path or choice feels best for us—how can we stay present with ourselves, meeting each moment as it arises? Our […]
Practicing gratitude is an everyday practice. Each day, we can practice gratitude and give thanks for the blessing of the harvest. Wee in the Everyday Mindful community spend time clarifying our intentions so that we might live intentionally and create a mindful life. We plant the seeds of our intentions, nurture and care for them, […]
Eating mindfully, we are present to notice our response to each bite of food and the nourishment it provides our body. We notice whether we are hungry or full. We notice the way that the mouth salivates in response to the food. We chew slowly and mindfully, noticing the changing texture of the food. We […]
Open your heart. It sounds simple, but it isn’t always easy. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. –Brene Brown When the stress, loss, or pain of life becomes too great, our tendency is to draw […]
In mindful lovemaking, we slow down to be present with what arises in the present moment. Mindfulness is awareness of the present moment without judgment. It’s about slowing down to be aware of what’s happening in this moment, and the next, and the next. It’s about noticing sensations, feelings, and thoughts that arise and relating […]
How do we create deep connection with ourselves and others? We move through life with our hearts either open or closed. We either embrace vulnerability and take risks to move toward what we want, or we shut down and move away from it. We either approach ourselves and others with tenderness, love, and compassion, or […]
How to be happy by Eos the Chihuahua. When you wake up, roll over on your back, stretch your arms up in the air, and think about the healthy breakfast you’re about to eat. Turn toward the person you love, look into their eyes, smile, and kiss them. When you get out of bed, do […]
When we live well, we feel a greater sense of life satisfaction. Living mindfully can support us in living well. What does it mean to live mindfully? It means we pay attention to moment to moment experience — through sensations in the body, feelings, and thoughts. When we live mindfully, we use the information that […]