Pay Attention. Pay Attention. Pay Attention.When we first consider Mindful-ness, what image comes to mind? Our friend Buddha? Perhaps some other sage, or maybe even ourself in some state of repose and calm. Mindfulness is often used as a buzzword, accompanied by images of wide open fields and people sitting in meditation with their eyes closed. But really, Read More
Welcome to Mindfulness week! MINDFULNESS –an attentive awareness of the reality of things, especially of the present moment; thoughtful, aware It is easy to think of a special place, a quiet nook or possibly a small garden, where mindfulness is easy to summon. I think of a yoga studio or a small bench tucked under a tree. Read More
A few weeks ago Stephen Bray happened by this blog and was kind enough to contribute to our mindfulness discussion. Blown away by his simple wisdom, I asked if he would be willing to write about Meditation for Bliss Habits. I am thrilled that he so graciously agreed! Please enjoy: The word ‘meditation’ conjures unwarranted Read More
This week I have been immersed in the technological aspects of participating in a Telesummit and recording a meditation Mp3 as a download as part of my package and tweaking my web-site to reflect the changes that are occurring. Microphones, Garageband, royalty free music, voice overs, downloadable Mp3s and the list has seemed endless! Read More
“Mind your Ps and Qs.” Hadn’t heard that expression in a very long time. But there it was, flashed across my thoughts like sub-titles translating the language of awareness. A week full of wonderings through mindfulness kept following the same path. Visions framed by feathered blurred edges flowed with peace and ease. Soft background Read More
It’s funny, really. Mindfulness is this. Just this. Being present with what already is. And yet it is so very challenging to practice. There are so many things that seem to push and pull us away: Shoulds – whatever it is, it should be something different or being done differently. That nagging feeling that Read More