One recent morning in Hawaii, as my wife wandered with her camera, drawn again and again to the quiet glory of each flower, I found myself worried about sweating thru my clothes. How’s that for mindfulness? She was invited, perhaps twenty-five times, to see each...
"It is astonishing how many people cannot, or will not, hold still. I could not, or would not, hold still for thirty minutes inside, but at the creek I slow down, center down, empty." Annie Dillard Mindfulness asks us to pause, notice, and be. Many...
Unknown author and appreciate the reminder that peace is not dependent on perfect conditions. It's catching our reactivity and softening our thoughts, heart and body in the midst of difficulty. In our mindfulness practice, we train ourselves to: Observe thoughts, feelings and body sensations, Allow...
Here is a quick explanation of the five hindrances that we discussed last week in group: Desire (Sensual Craving) – Wanting things to be different or better (like comfort, pleasure, or success). In Christian terms, this is like temptation or longing for worldly things instead...