The Power of Loving Awareness
Life is hard, and it might get harder. So, where could mindfulness or loving awareness fit in when survival feels tenuous and ultimatel...
Tag Archives: Mental Health
But I Don’t Remember It That Way
There is one sentence that can stop attempts to repair a tumultuous or estranged parent/child relationship in its tracks. For many, thi...
My Journey to Mindfulness – Mindful
Hello, my name is Thaddaeus Washington.My journey to mindfulness started long before I knew what the word meant. I was born to two wond...
When the Mind Won’t Slow Down, Let the Forest Set the Pace
There are days when the body is tired but the mind refuses to follow. We finish work, close the laptop, put away the phone—and yet the ...
Meditation for People Whose Minds Are Never Quiet
The first time I meditated, I did it for the extra credit. My professor at my undergraduate university offered bonus points to anyone w...
From Anxious to Free: The Surprising Power of Acceptance
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I change.” ~Carl Rogers
For over a year, I woke up at 3 a.m. almos...
Failing on All Fronts – Mindful
I have been a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher for decades. But in the back of my mind, I have always wanted to do stand-up come...
Mental Fitness is Replacing Mindfulness—But is That a Problem?
What kinds of stories make you turn the page or stop you from scrolling?Is it a tip? Did you know You Can Boost Your Mental Fitness for...
Our Practice Starts With Ourselves—But It Doesn’t End There
The dog just ate a block of cheese off the coffee table. The neighbors are throwing a loud party when you want to relax quietly at home...
The Predictive Shadow – Mindful
I’m in a store and a woman looks at me. It could mean absolutely nothing. Maybe she is distracted, likes my outfit, or is simply lost i...