Taking a moments pause seems unlikely. I’m too busy! What was I thinking? But then another thought pops into my head: how nice would it be to take a little break from my busy mind and enjoy peaceful silence?
Category Archives: Inspiration & poetry
Wild Geese
The act of being creative is not to show who you are, but to ask the question “who am I?” The outcome of our creativity will always be a bit messy, and it is beautiful because of that.
Am I doing it right?
You can ask yourself one important question while practicing mindfulness:
Do I feel contraction or expansion?
Contraction is a closing, a tightening, a heaviness. Expansion is an opening, an ease, an opportunity.
Curiosity in mindfulness practices
Yesterday, I learned something new. I was sitting, listening to a guided body-scan, when the guide said:
Let the breath breathe itself. There is no right way to feel. This is what the practice is about: seeing the patterns that take us away from the present moment.
How to start a home practice
Daily home practice helps you to replenish the energy you spend while out living your life. This helps to reduce stress and increase your feelings of vitality. Home practice is the core of your practice. It helps you to understand deeply how your body works and what you need to be nourished. Do more ofContinue reading “How to start a home practice”
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
This beautiful poem reminds us that suffering can be a habit we fall into every day. To change this habit, we must first understand it. With this understanding we can transform our behaviour into something more nourishing.