Tag: meditation
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Happy Christmas. May you be ready for the joy and everything it brings
A month ago there was a beautiful poem being shared a lot around social media. It is called ‘Joy Chose You’ written by Donna Ashworth. You can read it below. I liked it that much I used it as part of a Quiet Tuesday practice. It speaks so well of gratitude and of not letting…
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Why I am writing
My writing is driven by selfish desire to notice better how I am doing and no to much by hoping to enlighten others.
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Mindfulness of Breath
Sometimes you don’t need to read or talk about mindfulness, sometimes you should simply stop and practice it. Here is a simple practice anyone from beginner to long time adherent can use in their lives. Simply find yourself a place to be still. It doesn’t need to be a quiet location but that might help…
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Slowing down mindfulness
It is difficult to fully understand and accept the idea that there are no intended outcomes from practising mindfulness. It isn’t going to fit on a performance management sheet. It won’t sit easily as part of a self improvement plan. Instead, the invitation is to let go of the idea of not being good enough,…
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The First Free Women
I’ve never reviewed a book of poems before, let alone one that is ‘the world’s oldest collection of women’s literature’. But as soon as this was delivered I was picking it up daily to read or reread or re-reread a poem. This is without doubt an inspiring collection, oozing with both courage and compassion. These…
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