Mindfulness in everyday life
I feel enraged, helpless, and deeply sad about the relentless harm our government propagates. There’s nothing I can say to make things better.
Instead, I’ll post hopeful stories from Oshkosh Correctional.
What’s happening (daily!) in the new administration is both mindboggling and heartbreaking. It’s natural to feel helpless and hopeless.
While there’s no quick fix, there are things we can do.
As humans, we’re not just part of nature, we are nature.
The seasons happen around us and they unfold within us.
Today, we have a guest post from spiritual teacher, Gareth Michael. Enjoy his practical wisdom…
It’s been a hard week. There’s so much to process and feel. It’s overwhelming at times. Yet community supports us. Here’s a pathway through the grief…
I’ve spoken with people who have good, full lives yet long for more meaning and purpose. This is natural. Our lives ebb and flow. Still, I think there’s a nagging issue underneath.
In May, I participated in an Art & Death Café. We painted rocks while sharing thoughts about life and death, honoring loved ones, and posing questions.
We receive loud and regular messages from society: Do more. This is urgent. Reply right away. Hustle, hustle, hustle.
"Is this your mid-life crisis?" my husband wondered. I clarified, "It's not a crisis; it's more like mid-life deep reflection." He smiled. I understood. My rewording changed nothing. It was the first week of classes and I was in crisis.
When I start teaching a new mindfulness class, I ask people to share what brought them to class. Notice if you see yourself in these comments...
In 2016, four months after my mom died, I started volunteering prison.
R, a big guy with a soft heart, shared a powerful story about healing.