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02
Dec
2016
Be Like Fred
Posted On December 2, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

In Dickens’ timeless Christmas Carol we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, a joyless bachelor who just can’t seem to muster one drop of generosity for any being on earth, not even his amiable nephew, Fred.  In spite of Ebenezer’s outright hostile response to his nephew’s invitation to Christmas dinner, Fred remains steadfast in […]

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13
Sep
2016
Gentle Fall Transition: Day seven – Surround yourself with “good” people
Posted On September 13, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

A friend of mine says she makes a habit of surrounding herself with good people.  By “good” she means people who support her,  bring out the best in her, and wish her well, people who in turn appreciate and respect her opinions and friendship.    It […]

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09
Sep
2016
Gentle Fall Transition: Day Three – Two-word mantra, a pose, and a poem
Posted On September 9, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

It goes like this, you miss your family all day while you’re at work, a long day, that includes an hour commute.  You come home, hungry, and wanting to get into something more comfy.  You enter, and one boy is watching video games, and another is […]

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06
Sep
2016
Hold on to your summer mellow
Posted On September 6, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

 Don’t let the busy fall season and the upcoming holidays harsh your summer mellow.  Keep it going with ten minutes of  Mindfulness Daily.    

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21
Aug
2016
On Getting Approval
Posted On August 21, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

Recently, I shared an Instagram photo and quote by Yogi Bhajan on the mindful hub Facebook page. you can see it bellow. I received many responses from mindful hub readers.  I wondered why it struck such a chord, but then I remembered that we are deeply […]

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06
Jul
2016
Five Steps to Letting Go
Posted On July 6, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

Practicing letting go is one of the foundations of mindfulness.  What does it mean to let go?  It could mean letting go of a disappointment from the past, a relationship that’s not working out, or it could mean letting go of a plan to change someone […]

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15
Jun
2016
Mindfulness 4 Mothers
Posted On June 15, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

Click on this link to Check out Dr. Kellie Edward’s new course

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22
May
2016
Your Rapt Attention
Posted On May 22, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

The greatest gift you can give someone is your rapt attention.  “Rapt” someone you love today! Here’s how:  Take a deep breath, pay full attention to the one who is asking for your attention. When thoughts of “I have other things I need to be doing” […]

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22
May
2016
Your Rapt Attention
Posted On May 22, 2016  By admin  And has No Comment

The greatest gift you can give someone is your rapt attention.  “Rapt” someone you love today! Here’s how:  Take a deep breath, pay full attention to the one who is asking for your attention. When thoughts of “I have other things I need to be doing” […]

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16
May
2016
Slow is the new fast!
Posted On May 16, 2016  By admin  And has 2 Comments

 The accelerated pace of our culture makes the idea of slowing down seem comical.  Yet lately I’ve noticed a couple of times where my mindfulness practice has helped me to consciously slow down.  Last summer I bought a “comfort bike” – which is exactly what it […]

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