Today, as a practice in self-care and mindfulness, I am giving myself time to pause. As I take a moment for a deep breath, I find myself thinking about how I present myself to the world—what I choose to reveal and what I keep hidden. Where can I begin to…
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Authentically Mindful
With mindfulness being the buzzword today, it is easy to confuse it with some feel-good, positive mumbo-jumbo. But I’ve learned the value of being mindful. I remember my Spiritual Director talking of mindfulness, without actually using the word, over 20 years ago. A wise old Catholic priest, he called it…
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Setting Intentions Mindfully
You want to wake up at 5 am the next day. You could set the alarm. But you could also set an intention, just before you go to bed. And sure enough, the next morning you are awake on the dot of 5! I don’t know about you, but I’ve…