MPDR Archives Blog Post #368 - Sept 10, 2015

Bring mindful  awareness 

 into this moment

 with 3 conscious breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom”

-Anaïs Nin

      Wishing you many moments of mindful awareness today 

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #367 - Sept 9, 2015

Pause to give yourself a moment

      to step out of autopilot

      by anchoring your attention

      on the sensations

    of the next 3 breaths

–      image by M. Lee Freedman

      “the faculty of voluntarily bringing back a wandering attention over and over again is the very root of judgment, character, and will. […] 

And education which should improve this faculty would be the education par excellence.”

       

       -William James 

 Wishing you many moments 

of returning your attention 

to the present moment

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #366 - Sept 8, 2015

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman

Today was the first day of school for many children in Ontario. 

If you have the time and the interest, please click on this link to a 7 ½ minute video about mindfulness in the classroom 

https://youtu.be/Dzd444JvjCs

Wishing you and all the children in your life compassion, patience, ease 

and a peaceful evening

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #365 - Sept 7, 2015

Pause

Come into the present moment

by really feeling the sensations

of 3 or more breaths

packing to share with those in need: Image by M. Lee Freedman

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

Wishing you

and your friends and family

 a replenishing and joyful Labour Day

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #364 - Sept 6, 2015

Pause

Celebrate your ability to breathe

by bringing full and friendly attention

to the sensations of breathing in your body

       image by M. Lee Freedman

You may enjoy listening and watching a music video called “Grateful: A Love Song to the World”:  http://youtu.be/sO2o98Zpzg8

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #363 - Sept 5, 2015

Pause and intentionally bring attention to the next 3 breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman

“All of my struggles with meditation just took me away from meditation’s core teaching: 

Be Here Now.

And somehow, as I’ve let go of what a “good” meditation practice should look like, my ability to just get my butt on the cushion daily has grown.”

-Hanna Cooper

(excerpt from blog post How to be an Imperfect Meditator)

If you are interested in reading the full post, here is the link 

http://www.thankthenow.com/how-to-be-an-imperfect-meditator/

Wishing you a mindful day 

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

MPDR Archives Blog Post #362 - Sept 4, 2015

Bring caring attention 

to the sensations of breathing in your body 

where it is most clear to you 

for the next three breaths

-image by M. Lee Freedman

“When you find yourself speeding up and stressing out, 

pause, and take a deep breath.

Take a couple more.

Really feel the air coming into your body, 

and feel the stress going out.

By fully focusing on each breath, 

you bring yourself back to the present, 

and slow yourself down.”

-Leo Babauta 

(one of 10 suggestions excerpted from the post The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More)

 To read the entire post, including the other nine suggestions, please visit http://zenhabits.net/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/

Wishing you enough moments to pause, slow down and be present

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #361 - Sept 3, 2015

Pause

Notice how the breath feels

as it moves in and out of your body

for the next 3 breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman

“For me, every hour is grace.  And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile." 

-Elie Wiesel

  

Wishing you opportunities to feel gratitude in your heart

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #360 - Sept 2, 2015

Pause and intentionally bring attention to the next 3 breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman

"Acceptance doesn't mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and that there's got to be a way through it."

-Michael J. Fox

Wishing you a peaceful night and restful sleep

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/

MPDR Archives Blog Post #359 - Sept 1, 2015

Take a moment to step out of the auto pilot “doing mode” into simply being here and now by bringing awareness to the sensations of the next three breaths.

image by M. Lee Freedman

 "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination”

-Nelson Mandela

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

http://mpdrarchives.blogspot.ca/