The Mindfulness Blog

If I don’t give my peace away, can’t nobody take it,” my Aunt once said to me, explaining that God gives us peace. You may have a spiritual faith that provides a path to finding and maintaining a sens...

Worry is a major cause of stress.  That is not to say that it does not have its place or concerns are not legitimate or meaningful. It can be a signal that something needs to be addressed. Often it be...

Does your to-do list seem never-ending? Feeling that you don’t have a choice about how you spend your time can cause a lot of stress. When you are being pulled in a lot of different directions, it tak...

Have you tried everything you could to resist cravings without any luck?  As we all know though a la Star Trek: The Next Generation - resistance is futile. 

Telling yourself that you absolutely can’t...

Do you set impractical standards for the way you handle situations at home, in social settings, or at work?  Do you beat yourself up when you don’t get it totally right?   If yes, then you are likely ...

Millions of people around the world use food as a way to relieve stress or numb pain. We focus here on food, but, of course, it is not the only weapon of distraction from underlying angst, discomfort,...

In the wellness, mindfulness, and holistic health space there are many wonderful and profound words of wisdom. It’s easy to just pick them up and run with them. They sound good and you so want them to...

Is the sound of your alarm in the mornings worse to you than nails on a chalkboard? Do you dread the thought of sunbeams through your window? Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you can’t create a m...

Have you bought into the myth that you can change your eating habits and stop overeating through sheer willpower, 💪 and if you don't, you're weak?

Who hasn't at some point?

Is that belief deeply roo...

This audio discusses a fundamental Qigong principle - managing your energy so that you are not using more than is needed. This applies not just in our movements in our qigong form but throughout our d...

Meditation is one of the best ways to connect with your subconscious. It has been used for that purpose for thousands of years. Calming the mind clears out the interference and provides space for the ...

Meditation is a simple (though not always easy) practice that we often make more complicated than it needs to be. It is well worth the effort as a wonderful to get out of your head and into the body. ...