MPDR Archives Blog Post #821 - Dec 31, 2016

PAUSE for three mindful breaths

images witnessed by M. Lee Freedman

"May 2017 bring you joy, strength, hope, and all that is kind and good. Be compassionate to others, and experience the compassion given to you. " -Jenise Harmon http://blogs.psychcentral.com/your-life/2016/12/the-hurt-and-healing-of-2016/ To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #820 - Dec 30, 2016

PAUSE for three mindful breaths

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“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” -John F. Kennedy Wishing you a mindful day   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #819 - Dec 29, 2016

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

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"...each moment offers the opportunity to notice our current state, shift our attention and then rewire key neural pathways. In the words of the 19th century philosopher William James, “My experience is what I agree to attend to.”   We can, in other words, choose to make even the most mundane moments into opportunities for being more present and engaged in our lives." -Eric Langshur & Nate Klemp (excerpt from post "How to Notice, Shift, and Rewire Your Brain") http://www.mindful.org/notice-shift-rewire-brain/ Wishing you many moments of presence and full participation in life today   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #818 - Dec 28, 2016

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman   "We're all just walking each other home.”  -Ram Dass Warm wishes for a peaceful evening Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #817 - Dec 27, 2016

Pause to celebrate this present moment By bringing full and loving attention To your next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us." -Alexander Graham Bell 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 #816 - Dec 26, 2016

With an attitude of kindness and curiosity Direct your attention to feeling the sensations of your next 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman

"Take the time to step back and bear witness to all that you have, to count your blessings, as they say. Gratitude goes a long way when it comes to overall wellness. During this time of year, a sense of gratitude can easily fall by the wayside as indulgence and the idea of “more” and “merrier” are front and center." -Jennifer Wolkin excerpt from post "5 Mindful Tips for Navigating Holiday Stress" http://www.mindful.org/5-mindful-tips-navigating-holiday-stress/   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #815 - Dec 25, 2016

Pause to bring full attention And perhaps gratitude  to the blessing of the following three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “All we are saying is give peace a chance” -John Lennon On this Christmas Day, (Whether or not you celebrate Christmas) Wishing you and your families  and all beings Peace and Joy Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #814 - Dec 24, 2016

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

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman May you have joyful moments May you be well May you be safe from inner and outer harm May you know peace of mind May there be peace on earth May we all remember our interconnection and be kind and compassionate towards all beings  Merry Christmas Happy Channukah Peaceful Winter   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #813 - Dec 23, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "When feeling off-balance because of a challenging situation, pause.  Stop whatever you’re doing;  take a few slow breaths;  observe what’s going on around you and in your mind; and then  pick how to proceed." -Mark Bertin excerpt from post "Building Resilience: How to Shift Mental Gears" http://www.mindful.org/building-resilience-shift-mental-gears/ Amidst the busyness of the holiday season wishing you many moments to pause and choose how to proceed       To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #812 - Dec 22, 2016

Enjoy 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "That nothing is static or fixed, that all is fleeting and impermanent, is the first mark of existence. It is the ordinary state of affairs. Everything is in process. Everything —every tree, every blade of grass, all the animals, insects, human beings, buildings, the animate and the inanimate —is always changing, moment to moment." -Pema Chodron   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #811 - Dec 21, 2016

Be here now Bring your attention to the sensations of breathing for the following 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman  "As an experiment, direct your attention to just listening. Change your focus by listening to the sounds of leaves in the wind, of kids playing or listen more deeply to someone who is speaking to you." -Patricia Karpas (excerpt from post How to Meditate your way through your Holiday Anxiety) http://www.levo.com/posts/how-to-meditate-your-way-through-your-holiday-anxiety Wishing you peace of mind in the remaining moments of the day   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #810 - Dec 20, 2016

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

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman

“Humility is the only lens though which great things can be seen --and once we have seen them, humility is the only posture possible.” -Parker J. Palmer Wishing you mindful moments this evening   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #809 - Dec 19, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Curiosity has its own reason for existing. The important thing is not to stop questioning. I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." – Albert Einstein Wishing you moments of curiosity today       To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #808 - Dec 18, 2016

Bring gentle and kind attention to the sensations of your following three life-sustaining breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "In life you can never be too kind or too fair; everyone you meet is carrying a heavy load. When you go through your day expressing kindness and courtesy to all you meet, you leave behind a feeling of warmth and good cheer, and you help alleviate the burdens everyone is struggling with." Brian Tracy   Wishing you moments of practicing, witnessing and receiving acts of kindness today   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #807 - Dec 17, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together." -Vista M. Kelly   Wishing you mindful and peaceful moments in your evening     To view the MPDR archives, click here.