Posts Tagged ‘meditation’

Imagining a Community Where Elders Thrive!

The world is a better place when we are caring for the seniors in our communities. Sharing mindful awareness practices with seniors helps them to cope with anxiety, depression and other chronic health conditions; strengthen their capacity for compassion toward themselves and others; engage in their community with greater ease; and enhance the quality of their lives.

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“I can do that myself!” or The Bio-medical Benefits of Mindfulness

In this recounting of two workshop experiences, we are reminded that one of the great gifts of mindfulness practices is the opportunity for people to recognize that they themselves can make a significant contribution to their own health and well being in simple ways.

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Patiently Nurturing Seeds of Promise

Growth takes time… and like the cycles of life in nature, it takes patience to actualize the visions we have for our lives. My reunion with this woman was a wonderful reminder of the importance of taking one step at a time, being present in the journey, and celebrating with gratitude.

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