Lower your eyes and notice where you feel your breath. That might be the air going in and out at your nostrils or the rise and fall of your chest … Read More
Mindful Observation
This exercise is simple but incredibly powerful because it helps you notice and appreciate seemingly simple elements of your environment in a more profound way. The exercise is designed to … Read More
Mindful Listening
This exercise is designed to open your ears to sound in a non-judgmental way, and indeed to train your mind to be less swayed by the influence of past experiences … Read More
Mindful Immersion
The intention of this exercise is to cultivate contentment in the moment and escape the persistent striving we find ourselves caught up in on a daily basis. Rather than anxiously … Read More
Mindful Awareness
This exercise is designed to cultivate a heightened awareness and appreciation of simple daily tasks and the results they achieve. Think of something that happens every day more than once; … Read More
Mindful Appreciation
In this exercise, all you have to do is notice 5 things in your day that usually go unappreciated. These things can be objects or people; it’s up to you. … Read More
Loving-Kindness Meditation
For one minute, repeat ‘May I be happy, may I be well, may I be filled with kindness and peace.’ You can substitute “you” for “I” and think of someone … Read More
An Aspiration
<h5>An aspiration is a strong desire to achieve something. Decide on an aspiration. Just ask yourself this question: Pause for about 20 seconds. Do this a second or third time … Read More