I often remind myself and my students to “get curious, not furious.” I find that curiosity is an effective way to disrupt unconscious behaviors and mindless thinking. To get curious requires me to wake up my conscious mind, “curiosity engages your conscious mind.” If I find myself caught up in reacting to a situation, taking…
Don’t tune out the chatter or the noise. Hear it, consciously notice it. Mindful awareness cultivates inner knowing and inner peace. ✨✨✨✨✨✨ Prefer to listen to this allegory? AN ALLEGORY – BASED ON A REAL STORY Imagine feeling peaceful & relaxed, listening to the coo of a mourning dove on a beautiful sunny day in…
Day 11 #SFYMindfulMay #pleasure – during today’s yin yoga class I spoke about being mindful of pleasure. I love that Christiane Northrup, MD professes that “Pleasure is a vital nutrient.” Where we place our attention and awareness, we increase our experience of that object. Breathe into pleasure, notice the sensations of your experience, and give…