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Three Important Lessons on Mindful Communication
Three Important Lessons on Mindful Communication

To perform at our best in crucial conversations, marrying mindful intentions with mindful actions helps to ensure that we can make good on our good intentions. The ABC method empowers us to communicate more mindfully by arriving fully (A), practicing grounded curiosity breathing (B), and connecting with an unfolding moment of conversation by invoking a generous interpretation (C).

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If You Are Not Your Thoughts, Then Who Are You?
If You Are Not Your Thoughts, Then Who Are You?

Realising you are not your thoughts is a life-changing discovery, a pivotal moment in every person’s spiritual journey. It goes against everything we have been conditioned to believe all our lives. This post offers a very useful perspective, one in which you can look at your thoughts (and everything else you experience inside you) as if you would look at something across the room. From this perspective, you are not your thoughts. They are simply experiences you have. They are a part of you, but not the sum of you.

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Backdraft: Why Mindful Compassion Can Make You Feel Worse, and What To Do About It
Backdraft: Why Mindful Compassion Can Make You Feel Worse, and What To Do About It

When we read or talk about self-love, self-compassion, or self-acceptance, we’re often flooded with affirmations of how becoming more self-loving will transform us in countless positive ways. Life will  feel easier, freer, smoother, and more joyful. Well, yes… but there’s often more to this adventure than first meets the heart and mind. Let's talk about backdraft: what it is, how it can make you feel worse initially, and what to do about it.

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Overcoming Overthinking
Overcoming Overthinking

Overthinking can take three forms: rumination, overanalyzing, and future tripping. Here’s how to spot and handle each one, according to Harvard Business Review — before they cause you to spiral, stress, and ultimately burn out.

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The Power of Pausing: Embracing Micro-Mindfulness
The Power of Pausing: Embracing Micro-Mindfulness

Micro-mindfulness is a simple yet effective way to incorporate mindfulness practices into our daily lives. It involves taking small, intentional pauses throughout the day to bring our attention to the present moment, which can help us reduce stress, increase focus, and improve our overall well-being.

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Yes, We Can Talk - A Poem by Mark Nepo
Yes, We Can Talk - A Poem by Mark Nepo

“…a soft and sturdy home in which real things can land…” These words from Mark Nepo’s poem ‘Yes, We Can Talk’ encapsulate the offering I make to my clients, yogis, mindfulness practitioners, breathwork students, coachees…

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Understanding Ho'oponopono | A Beautiful Hawaiian Prayer For Forgiveness
Understanding Ho'oponopono | A Beautiful Hawaiian Prayer For Forgiveness

People who struggle with the concept of forgiveness– both for themselves and for others– often find comfort in a deeply healing age-old practice that comes from Hawai’i. The beautiful Hawaiian Prayer for Forgiveness is called “Ho’oponopono” (pronounced HO-oh-Po-no-Po-no), and it functions as both a communication concept for reconciliation and a tool for restoring self-love and balance.

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“Serious” Leaders Need Self-Care, Too
“Serious” Leaders Need Self-Care, Too

Despite the well-known benefits, many leaders remain resistant to the whole idea of self-care. This resistance often stems from a feeling that self-care is a sign of weakness, a feeling that they just don’t have time, or just generally rolling their eyes at the entire concept. This post may help leaders see the benefits of self-care, and suggests some concrete strategies to incorporate self-care practices into their daily routine.

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