“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” – John Pierpont Morgan We wrestle with change possibly more than with anything else in life… Is it the right thing to do? Will I regret this decision? How do I know what choice to make? I don’t like where I’m … Read More
How Mindfulness Changed My Life
My life before discovering mindfulness… In April 2016 I had a little embarrassing accident. I was on the bus on my way to work. I was so engrossed ordering something on my phone, that when the bus driver slammed on the breaks I smashed my head on the windscreen. A quick ambulance trip to the A&E and some glue later, … Read More
Don’t Forget You’re Human – Are You Willing To Mindfully Embrace Your Peculiarities?
Are You Willing To Mindfully Embrace Your Peculiarities? I called my Mum the other day and I asked her if she ever tired of her own idiosyncrasies (that is, her own mode of behavior or her perculiarities). You know those funny little quirks and components of your personality that are so uniquely yours… that make you who you are but … Read More
What Gets In The Way Of Mindfulness?
What gets in the way of mindfulness? Picking and choosing… I’ve recently started referring to an ancient Chinese poem in some of my mindfulness meditation classes. In the first couple of lines it speaks of the wisdom of not picking and choosing. What does this mean? Surely we make choices every day? How does picking and choosing get in the … Read More