Self-reflection may be good for the soul, but not when the issue is forced by a constant barrage of the opinions of others.
Emotions are like looking at the fuel gauge in your car. The gauge can tell you how much gas in in the car, but it won’t tell you the reason why it’s full or empty. To know that, you’ll have to dig deeper.
Most negative emotions are the result of misdirection. The particular thing you think you’re upset about isn’t really at the heart of the matter. In the end, everything boils down to this root question your subconscious mind is asking: Do I Feel Loved?
—from a journal entry I wrote 5 years ago #mindfulness
It's helpful to recognize my brain's just a little bit broken.
Here's why I believe practicing mindfulness is still valuable even when you're living the good life. Hint: it's more than just a cure for depression.
Going through a bit of a rough patch this month…reason isn’t important, but what is important is just how much I’m having to wrestle with my brain to stay positive and focused. I almost had a full-blown panic attack earlier this week because I let worry and dark ruminations get the better of me. But I’m making headway by challenging myself to get more sleep, spend more time on exercise, and do something creative and fun every day to recharge my batteries. Living in the now beats battling fictional tomorrows any day! #mindfulness
Living daily as if everything around you is representative of constant warfare is a recipe for emotional and mental disaster. Trust me, I've been there.
This is my story of discovering the joys of Christian mindfulness meditation, and a comparison between two comparable but ultimately very different spiritual practices.
Feeling like you've fallen behind on your meditation habit? Overloaded schedule got you feeling anything but mindful? These helpful suggestions will get you revitalized and back on track.
A Guest Post by Dr. Amy Oden, Professor of Early Church History at St. Paul School of Theology
One of my ongoing book projects is titled "The 5 Keys to Unlocking Your Christian Mindfulness Routine". In the book I walk through several practical and productive techniques to developing spiritually-sound mindfulness meditation habits. Here is the first one.
Readers frequently ask me questions about mindfulness, meditation, and the relationship between contemplative spiritual practices and Christianity. Here are a few answers.
If you think as I did a couple years ago, you probably assume that people who struggle with depression must be sad a lot and just need to be cheered up or adopt a more positive attitude. Well, as I came to discover, that notion is dead wrong.
It’s easy to assume mindfulness practices are to be done for private benefit, but experiencing them with your children can reap big rewards.
Insights into the relationship between God’s Presence and David's meditations
We are learning more about the inner workings of the human mind than ever before in history. Mindsight puts the latest research into perspective in a way that’s fun, engaging, and immediately applicable to your own life—promoting greater mental health and well-being.
If you're like me, it's hard to get off the busy train and meditate. But you don't have to go through an elaborate ritual. Let me show you a quick method that works.
Just as there are many styles of music, and many types of fashion, etc., there are also many ways to meditate.
Why the mainstreaming of Mindfulness should be welcomed by Christians and encorporated into the contemplative tradition.
My quest to learn the mysterious secret of contented living
We all know we need to exercise more, get lots of sleep, etc. But it’s not just a task to check off, it’s a lifestyle priority.
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