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Life is happening now. Not before, after, later, or when this, that, or the other changes or falls into place. This is it. This moment. This circumstance. This relationship. This place. If there are things that aren't supportive, or that are holding you back, let them go. Don't wait. I say this to you from the point of view of someone who once had a life that was not her own. For many years, I lived with more hope for the future than with joy in the present (except for taking joy in my children). I'm so grateful to be here now, in the present, for the entire beautiful mess of this life, which is now wholly my own. I wish the same for you. ❤ #mindfulness #beherenow #gratitude #bepresent

What we appreciate, appreciates. ❤ Though, getting to a place of appreciation can be a journey. It can also be a battle, and it's one that I've recently fought. I can't say that this year has been easy. In fact, while chatting with a friend, I compared a good chunk of it to an action movie where the heroine is faced with one harrowing threat or obstacle after another. As soon as she thinks she's safe and stops to catch her breath, the T-Rex comes tearing through the building and then there's a volcano and an avalanche and her partner falls off a cliff. I've had too many moments over the last six months where I thought, I CAN'T HANDLE ONE MORE THING. And then there would be ONE MORE THING, which I would somehow handle. Through the many challenges, my gratitude slipped. I felt overwhelmed and soon noticed that I had become increasingly negative and despondent. I reached a point where I had to stop and reevaluate in order to come back to myself. My mindfulness meditation practice was there all along, and I leaned on it heavily. What has also been incredibly helpful is mindfully reflecting on things for which I'm grateful. And not just casually or with a passing thought, but by using my present moment awareness and focused attention to really take in the good. Here's how: Sit comfortably with feet flat on the floor. Have a pen and paper ready for writing. Take a few deep, centering breaths. Call to mind some good things in your life and write them down. Pick one to focus on. Close your eyes and allow yourself to feel the good, pleasurable feelings associated with the thing for which you're grateful. Soak it in. Marinate in it. Allow this goodness to envelop you for a few moments and then carry that good feeling with you throughout your day. Keep the list, returning to it as needed, and focusing on a different good thing each time. #mindfulness #gratitude #beherenow

"That which is real attracts every good thing to it." --From The Tao of Motherhood by Vimala McClure. #mindfulness #parenting #motherhood #relationships #mindfulliving #mindfulparenting

The path of least resistance leads to more peace and equanimity, yet I still love a good argument. In fact, I used to teach a course on how to write an argument in which we analyzed sources for bias and looked at both sides of an issue. The goal was to make an argument using logic, rhetoric, and research-based evidence, even if we ended up disproving our own opinions. That kind of argument or debate is incredibly useful and necessary, and it can be fun. An argument that doesn't seek truth is not useful. It's the one we want to walk away from. Sometimes I have to pull myself away and am always grateful when I do. To be mindful of arguing means we notice the type of argument we're walking into. We can then make a choice to engage or not. If we do engage, we can do so mindfully by setting some ground rules, stating our intention, and remaining open to other points of view. #mindfulness #mindful #relationships #communication #mindfulliving

To be human is to wish you were a dog. ❤🐶❤ #mindfulness #humanexperience #beherenow

While there's a lot of pressure this time of year to succumb to busyness and consumerism and to be extra social, my overriding instinct is to go within both by staying cozy at home and by reflecting on the year that's coming to a close. Allowing myself the luxury of time and silence makes the parties and outings that much more enjoyable. When we care for ourselves, we're more prepared to be present and engaged. If being giving is important to you, perhaps you can give to yourself first. Remember, we can't pour from an empty cup. #mindfulness #selfcare #selfcompassion #rest #reflect #renew

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