MPDR Archives Blog Post #880 - Feb 28, 2017

Pause in this moment Gratefully attend to the next 3 inhales and exhales

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” -Willie Nelson   Wishing you blessings to count this evening   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #879 - Feb 27, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to our goals. Instead, try on the point of view of a mentor or good friend who believes in you, wants the best for you, and will encourage you when you feel discouraged.” -Kelly McGonigal Have a mindful day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #878 - Feb 26, 2017

Notice with curiosity the feeling of the flow of your next three breaths flowing in and out of your body

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Mindfulness is the " remembering" that helps us pause and recognize what is happening in the present moment." -Tara Brach   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #877 - Feb 25, 2017

Bring awareness to the experience of the inhale, the exhale and the spaces between for the following three breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman “Inviting our thoughts and feelings into awareness allows us to learn from them rather than be driven by them.” Daniel J. Siegel excerpt from book Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation Wishing you moments of mindful awareness   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #876 - Feb 24, 2017

Pause to become aware of the sensations of your next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care." -Marvin J. Ashton Wishing you heartful moments in your day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #875 - Feb 23, 2017

Bring grateful attention to the sensations of your following three breaths flowing in and out of your body

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “All that is important is this one moment in movement. Make the moment vital and worth living. Do not let it slip away unnoticed and unused.” –Martha Graham Wishing you moments of presence and vitality   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #874 - Feb 22, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “In nature we never see anything isolated, but everything in connection with something else which is before it, beside it, under it and over it.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Wishing you moments of mindful awareness as you move through the day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #873 - Feb 21, 2017

Notice how the breath feels as it moves in and out of your body for your following 3 life sustaining breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "In an age of speed, I began to think nothing could be more exhilarating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still." Pico Iyer (excerpt from book The Art of Stillness   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #872 - Feb 20, 2017

Bring awareness to the important experience of breathing in and breathing out for the following three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman   “What we can do is to live out our lives as best we can with purpose, and love, and joy. We can use each day to show those who are closest to us how much we care about them, and treat others with the kindness and respect that we wish for ourselves. We can learn from our mistakes and grow from our failures. And we can strive at all costs to make a better world.” -Barack Obama Wishing you, your families and all beings  moments of love, joy, kindness and purpose Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #871 - Feb 19, 2017

Pause to appreciate 3 mindful breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer Wishing you moments of feeling blessed this evening Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #870 - Feb 18, 2017

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “The present moment is the place from which your entire reality is created. Your work, relationships, home life and day-to-day experiences all spring forth from your thoughts, feelings and actions that occur in a string of infinite moments.” -Jack Kornfield Wishing you many opportunities to practice present moment awareness today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #869 - Feb 17, 2017

image by M. Lee Freedman "Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." -Albert Schweitzer Wishing you opportunities to express kindness to yourself and others today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #868 - Feb 16, 2017

Bring curious attention to the sensations of your next 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.”  ― Parker J. Palmer Wishing you opportunities to pause, check in, and be self-caring as you go through the day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #867 - Feb 15, 2017

image by M. Lee Freedman Zebras, like pretty much all animals, are forced to live in the present. Zebras don't get ulcers because they don't spend their time paying attention to things in the future over which they have no control. When you find yourself focusing on possible events in the future that you can't control, do your best zebra impression and shift your focus to the present. -Alex Korb https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/prefrontal-nudity/201010/worrying-zebras-and-the-pfc Wishing you present moment focus Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #866 - Feb 14, 2017

image by M. Lee Freedman "Loving-kindness and compassion are the basis for wise, powerful, sometimes gentle, and sometimes fierce actions that can really make a difference - in our own lives and those of others." -Sharon Salzberg   Wishing all beings loving kindness Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.