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The Harmful Effects of Stress and the Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
The harmful effects of chronic long term stress on the physical body and mental/emotional health and cognitive abilities: Hypertension, raised cortisol levels, inflammation and pain, increased heart rate, hormonal dysregulation, gastrointestinal issues, lowered immune functioning, impaired sleep, slower… Read More
GRATITUDE & GENEROSITY: 9 Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness
Gratitude allows us to be aware of the wonder and abundance of the present moment and not take things for granted: I am alive – I am breathing – all of my internal organs are working together in… Read More
BEGINNER’S MIND: 9 Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness
I have been writing about the 9 Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness and how we can apply these principles to our lives. They can also be applied to your formal meditation practice. Why practice Mindfulness Meditation? In my first… Read More
PATIENCE: 9 Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness
Understanding that sometimes things need to unfold in their own time and the process cannot be hurried. A child may try to help a butterfly emerge by breaking open a chrysalis but chances are the butterfly won’t benefit… Read More
Cultivating Kindness and Compassion in the New Year
As we enter a new year and a new beginning, I am reminded of practicing mindfulness and am reflecting on how it naturally cultivates more kindness, compassion and generosity. We all have seeds of anger, mistrust, hatred and violence… Read More
Trade in the Holiday Blues for Peace Pt. 2
Here are some tips to help you navigate through the holidays with ease and equanimity and experience peace with whatever shows up! Making Conscious Choices by Practicing Mindfulness In part 1 of this blog I shared… Read More
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ACCEPTANCE: 9 Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness
Last Updated: June 30, 2017 by Siobhan Kohls Leave a Comment
Jon Kabbat-Zinn’s definition: Seeing things as they actually are in the present. If you have pain, accept that you have some pain right now and respond mindfully from there. Denying what is and forcing what we want, wastes… Read More
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