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…
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…
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been researching and trying out some meditation exercises as a means to destress and heal. Many cultures have practiced meditation for thousands of years, using various techniques to achieve mental balance and emotional peace. A thousand-year-old experience that speaks of its health…