Mindfulness & Inner Calm

I wanted to write honestly about returning attention to the present moment. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me, bein... Read more

I wanted to write honestly about returning attention to the present moment. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. Has anyone found a small, repeatable response that makes the next hour easier? Show less

This has been on my mind lately: creating a calm transition between activities. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For... Read more

This has been on my mind lately: creating a calm transition between activities. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. If you relate, what is one thing you wish others knew about the experience? Show less

A recent moment brought up noticing thoughts without following every one for me. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me,... Read more

A recent moment brought up noticing thoughts without following every one for me. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. I am especially interested in approaches that still work on imperfect days. Show less

It took me a while to name it, but I am dealing with being still without trying to empty my mind. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change every... Read more

It took me a while to name it, but I am dealing with being still without trying to empty my mind. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. Has anyone found a small, repeatable response that makes the next hour easier? Show less

I have been paying closer attention to using a short breathing pause this week. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me,... Read more

I have been paying closer attention to using a short breathing pause this week. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. If you relate, what is one thing you wish others knew about the experience? Show less

Today I caught myself thinking about returning attention to the present moment. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For... Read more

Today I caught myself thinking about returning attention to the present moment. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. I am especially interested in approaches that still work on imperfect days. Show less

I wanted to write honestly about creating a calm transition between activities. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me,... Read more

I wanted to write honestly about creating a calm transition between activities. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. Has anyone found a small, repeatable response that makes the next hour easier? Show less

This has been on my mind lately: noticing thoughts without following every one. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For... Read more

This has been on my mind lately: noticing thoughts without following every one. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. If you relate, what is one thing you wish others knew about the experience? Show less

A recent moment brought up being still without trying to empty my mind for me. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me, b... Read more

A recent moment brought up being still without trying to empty my mind for me. I am trying to notice what helps without turning recovery into another test I have to pass. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. I am especially interested in approaches that still work on imperfect days. Show less

It took me a while to name it, but I am dealing with using a short breathing pause. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once.... Read more

It took me a while to name it, but I am dealing with using a short breathing pause. I am learning that a response can be worthwhile even when it does not change everything at once. For me, being present means returning gently, not holding perfect concentration. Has anyone found a small, repeatable response that makes the next hour easier? Show less