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LET IT R.A.I.N MINDFULNESS AND SELF-COMPASSION

When it comes to relating to our thoughts and emotions, mindfulness is one of the most effective practices out there. By using...

WHEN ATHLETES HATE THEIR BODIES: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND DISORDERED EATING AND BODY IMAGE ISSUES

If you’ve been involved in sports at any level, you’ve likely experienced first-hand, or known of someone dealing with, poor body image...

HEALING DISORDERED EATING AND POOR BODY IMAGE WITH MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

I know that meditation and mindfulness practices are not panaceas, but I can say that they are incredible tools to help us heal. I felt...

A SILENT STRUGGLE DEFEATING ATHLETES

"A SILENT STRUGGLE DEFEATING ATHLETES" This was the title of an article a read some time ago, and I just couldn’t help but have a cry as...

BECOMING MINDFUL OF THE BODY

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, and free of judgment. We live every moment from birth...

BEFRIENDING THE BEAST

The mind can be our best friend or our own worst enemy. It makes a great servant but a poor master! "Reality is kinder than delusion."...

Planting The Seeds Of The Mind

““Though I do not believe a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me you have a seed there,...

FIVE STEPS ON THE MINDFUL PATH THROUGH DEPRESSION

I experienced my first bout of depression in the year of 1996. I was 16 years old and had just fallen one spot short of my lifelong...

IS THE GOAL OF MEDITATION TO NOT HAVE ANY THOUGHTS?

When people first start meditating, they can quickly become disheartened. After all, we often look to these practices to calm the mind...