In today’s fast-paced world, carving out a space for relaxation and mindfulness at home is more important than ever. A dedicated zen room can provide the perfect sanctuary for meditation, reflection, or unwinding after a long day. Whether you just bought a sprawling house in Santa Fe, NM, or in a cozy apartment in Bend, OR, or renting a home in Savannah, GA, creating a zen room is all about cultivating an environment that fosters peace and balance. From choosing calming colors to…
Read ArticleThese seven factors support our meditation practice; we learn how to be less reactive and more responsive to challenging situations and events.
Mindfulness Meditation – Concentration, Awareness, with Compassion
Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Mindfulness involves training in attention, awareness, concentration, and compassion.
Key aspects of mindfulness: Concentration – the ability to stay focused on…
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Mindfulness is …
Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally (that is, suspending judgment). Another way to define mindfulness is to look at its components – Attention, Concentration, Awareness, and Compassion and its benefits.
Key Aspects – Mindfulness involves…
Read ArticleWe all experience joy and know what it feels like. The good news is that we can cultivate the feeling and create the conditions for it to be realized more deeply and frequently. Mindfulness is one way to enhance the development of this innate ability we all share. First, a brief introduction to what Mindfulness is and its benefits. Next, we summarize the practice of Awareness of Breath. This practice develops a clear, calm, and collectedness to the mind and body, preparing for the cultivation…
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Mindfulness Meditation – Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally (that is, suspending judgment). Mindfulness involves training in attention, awareness, concentration, and compassion.
Key aspects of mindfulness: Concentration – the ability to stay focused on one object, one-pointedness (a unified and tranquil mind). Awareness –…
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All are welcome. This free session is Friday, October 9th from 6 – 7:00 p.m. – contact Mike Healy for questions or for the Zoom link mfhealy@bellsouth.net
The Essence of Mindfulness Mindfulness is the awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally (that is, suspending judgment). Another way to define mindfulness is to look at its components – Attention,…
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What is the “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction workshop” – how does it work, is it right for me?
Below is information about how Mindfulness can change your relationship to stress, anxiety, and other difficult thoughts and emotions. And learn first-hand this Friday with a chance to ask questions about Mindfulness and how it works.
When: The next Mindfulness Practice Evening – is this Friday, September 11,…
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Radiating Loving Kindness Meditation
When: The next Mindfulness Practice Evening – is this Friday, August 14, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: at the convenience of being in your own home.
Zoom is a free and easy to use platform. Just click on the link below, then “Open Zoom” and choose to listen with your computer’s audio. You can mute your microphone and camera or unmute if you have a question…
A free offering by the Loran Smith Center, Piedmont Athens Regional and provided by the Mindful Living Center, LLC
The Body Scan as a Mindfulness Practice – realizing a deep relaxed awareness of mind and body as you deepen your concentration, attention, awareness, and compassion
Introduction: Mindfulness defined – awareness that arises when we pay attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgment.
Attitudes: curiosity, openness, acceptance/acknowledging, allowing,…
Read ArticleMeditation is a powerful tool that can help you reduce stress, relieve anxiety, enhance self-awareness, and so much more. While meditation can be done at any time, in any place, creating a dedicated area at home can make the practice even more special. But how do you actually go about creating this place of stillness? To help you get started, we had meditation and wellness experts share their best tips for finding the right spot, which supplies to put in it, and some simple design tips to pull…
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