Oops! This page is no longer available Articles of Interest Health and Gratitude “The miracle is to walk on the green Earth, dwelling in the present moment.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Rerouting habits You can change a habit once you notice its trigger. Playing it unsafe "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." — Michael Jordan Begin with goodness We all know what’s good for us and what isn’t. Knowing the difference is easy. Choosing, not so much. Empty your cup Start fresh, from the ground up, where it is safe to learn and discover. Training the Mind Four tips that help you cultivate your meditation practice. McMindfulness Mindfulness is being sold as a miracle solution. Big Mindfulness is coming. The ordinary and the miraculous The ordinary and the miraculous are not mutually exclusive. Begin with gratitude Count the good things in your life and rejoice in them. This is not my day What to do when things go wrong Greeting Thoughts To cultivate your meditation practice, be kind and polite to your thoughts without giving them too much attention. True fulfillment When you practice mindfulness, you can live deeply in the present moment. Freedom What does it mean to be truly free? Add a little nature Let the beauty of nature nourish your spirit. What's the quality of your time? Of course, it varies every moment. You could judge this quality on a scale of one to ten. Dance We were born to dance. Thoughtful leisure How do you spend your leisure time? Do you surrender to the forces that seek to steal your attention? Beginning your day It's well worth taking a few minutes every morning to cultivate gratitude and well wishes. Spiraling into control The mind is part of the body. When your mind is racing or you feel overwhelmed with emotions, your body becomes agitated as well. Falling into the groove The hardest thing about doing something hard is beginning. Asking good questions Behind every question is an intention. Guard your mind Your thougths are like speech, except that "the other person" is you. Sawubona and Ngikhona Mindfulness is part of every culture. Quality Assurance Three simple questions can help you increase the quality of your presence.