MPDR Archives Blog Post #901 - March 21, 2017

Pause and direct kind attention to the sensations of your following three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman   “While mindfulness teaches us to pay attention to what is happening inside and out, self-compassion changes the way we pay attention. Just as a bird needs two wings to fly, mindfulness and compassion support and strengthen each other in a beautiful way.” -Christiane Wolf Wishing you wings of mindful awareness and self-compassion   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #900 - March 20, 2017

PAUSE for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman . "A kind thought, word, or action creates infinite ripples of caring, consideration, and peace." - Amy Leigh Mercree Wishing you kindness and peace Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #899 - March 19, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman Fluent  by John O’Donohue   "I would love to live  Like a river flows,  Carried by the surprise  Of its own unfolding."   Wishing you mindful moments Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #898 - March 18, 2017

Pause for 3 mindful breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman   "The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being." -Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama   Wishing you peaceful moments in your evening Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #897 - March 17, 2017

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Generosity is not limited to the giving of material things. We can be generous with our kindness and receptivity. Generosity can mean the simple giving of a smile or extending ourselves to really listen to a friend. Paradoxically, even being willing to receive the generosity of others can be a form of generosity.” -Gil Fronsdal Wishing you opportunities to practice giving and receiving with generosity and gratitude  Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #896 - March 16, 2017

Bring kind and curious attention to the changing sensations of the following three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Any ordinary favor we do for someone or any compassionate reaching out may seem to be going nowhere at first, but may be planting a seed we can't see right now. Sometimes we need to just do the best we can and then trust in an unfolding we can't design or ordain.” – Sharon Salzberg Wishing you mindful moments Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #895 - March 15, 2017

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Almost all sadness comes from thinking about the past, and all worry from thinking about the future — present-mindedness is your safe haven.” -Bryant McGill  Wishing you many moments of being present Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #894 - March 14, 2017

Pause and intentionally bring awareness to the sensations of your next 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations." -Michael J. Fox Wishing you mindful moments today     Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #893 - March 13, 2017

Bring your attention to the flow of the following three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy,  we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other.” – Meryl Streep   Wishing you many moments of awareness of connection to fellow human beings today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #892 - March 12, 2017

Pause  come into the present moment  FEEL the sensations  of the following 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Buckminster Fuller himself was fond of stating that what seems to be happening at the moment is never the full story of what is really going on. He liked to point out that for the honey bee, it is the honey that is important. But the bee is at the same time nature's vehicle for carrying out cross-pollination of the flowers. Interconnectedness is a fundamental principle of nature. Nothing is isolated. Each event connects with others." Jon Kabat-Zinn     Wishing you moments to appreciate our interconnected nature  Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #891 - March 11, 2017

Pause in this moment and bring awareness to the next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it." - Andy Rooney   Wishing you moments of present moment awareness as you progress through your day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #890 - March 10, 2017

Step out of auto-pilot mode and into this present moment with 3 mindful breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” - Karl A. Menninger   Wishing you a mindful day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #889 - March 9, 2017

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.” -Louisa May Alcott Wishing you awareness of the light behind the clouds Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #888 - March 8, 2017

Kindly bring your attention to the sensations of breathing in your body where it is most clear to you for the next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn." -Bernie Siegel Wishing you peaceful moments in your day   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.