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Mindfulness in everyday life.

Joy Jordan
December 12, 2018

Roles We Play

Joy Jordan
December 12, 2018
Roles We Play

We play many roles in our lives. These roles and identities affect us in deep ways. Some nourish and fulfill, others drain and frustrate, and some feel neutral. It's helpful to understand the wide variety of roles we play and their impact on our physical, mental, and emotional life. 

Tagged: mindfulness, reflection, self-awareness, meditation, life

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Joy Jordan
December 5, 2018

The Murkiness of Comparing-Mind

Joy Jordan
December 5, 2018
The Murkiness of Comparing-Mind

I share my photographs on Flickr, which was my first encounter with social media. I joined back when it was old school: Not flashy, just plain ole’ photography and rich friendships. A place to learn, share, and be inspired. Even though the format has changed, I still enjoy my Flickr community.

Tagged: mindfulness, life, truth, vulnerability

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Joy Jordan
November 18, 2018

Be Kind to Yourself

Joy Jordan
November 18, 2018
Be Kind to Yourself

We often look externally for evidence that we’re lovable, okay, and worthy; that we belong. Another path is to look inward. Instead of distracting, busying, or analyzing, we sit down with ourselves and practice kindness.

Tagged: mindfulness, kindness, meditation

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Joy Jordan
November 6, 2018

Hugs on Election Day

Joy Jordan
November 6, 2018
Hugs on Election Day

Today, I stood with my FREE HUGS sign outside the neighborhood polling place. I was there between 11:30 and 2 in the cold drizzle. Hands numb, heart warm. At first, I was nervous; at the end, I didn’t want to leave.

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Joy Jordan
October 30, 2018

A Plea for Meaningful Communication

Joy Jordan
October 30, 2018
A Plea for Meaningful Communication

In my Gmail inbox, I’m given three automated, short responses from which to choose. For example, “Thanks, I’ll check it out!” “Awesome, thanks!” “Got it!” These same automated responses appear in Skype chat, as well as social media. None of the automated messages sound anything like me. They’re brief, generic, and bland.

Tagged: community, mindfulness, pause, compassion

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