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Wherever You Go There You Are

Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1994, nonfiction 275 pages). He’s quite well-known within the mindfulness world, as both the developer of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and a founding director of the Center for … Continue reading →

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Peace

So, awesome. Can we end on one more feelings-related note? How can we all tap the idea of empathy and compassion…the more we connect with our breath and the more we connect with our inner selves, the kinder we’re all … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness

This practice is best done first thing in the morning, before checking phones or email. 1. On waking, sit in your bed or a chair in a relaxed posture. Close your eyes and connect with the sensations of your seated body. … Continue reading →

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Fixed Mindset

With a “fixed mindset,” you think that your abilities, smarts, and personality are set in stone. On the other hand, a “growth mindset” means you believe that your abilities and smarts can change and expand. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading →

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Toolbox

It’s funny: I always imagined when I was a kid that adults had some kind of inner toolbox, full of shiny tools: the saw of discernment, the hammer of wisdom, the sandpaper of patience. But then when I grew up … Continue reading →

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