MPDR Archives Blog Post #741 - Oct 10, 2016

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

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "When you go deeply into the present, gratitude arises spontaneously, even if it's just gratitude for breathing, gratitude for the aliveness that you feel in your body.   Gratitude is there when you acknowledge the aliveness of the present moment." -Eckhart Tolle "Living in the moment brings you a sense of reverence for all of life's blessings." -Oprah Winfrey "Reflect upon your blessings" -Charles Dickens Wishing Canadians  Happy Thanksgiving and all Beings Happy Thanksgiving every moment of every day   To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #740 - Oct 9, 2016

In this moment bring curious attention to the sensations of breathing for the next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “As part of my “price of security” mind-set, I had long assumed that the only route to success was harsh self-criticism.  However, research shows that “firm but kind” is the smarter play.  People trained in self-compassion meditation are more likely to quit smoking and stick to a diet.  They are better able to bounce back from missteps.  All successful people fail.  If you can create an inner environment where your mistakes are forgiven and flaws are candidly confronted, your resilience expands exponentially”  -Dan Harris (excerpt from 10 % Happier)  Wishing you compassionate awareness in the moments of this day To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #739 - Oct 8, 2016

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 witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." - Nelson Mandela   Have a mindful day     To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #738 - Oct 7, 2016

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

image by M. Lee Freedman "Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence." -Henry David Thoreau     To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #737 - Oct 6, 2016

Bring caring awareness to the sensations of your next 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman  “At its core, mindfulness embraces heartfulness, as it requires being kind and compassionate to yourself and your experiences.  So often, we end up criticizing ourselves for how we are or what we feel, and that stops us from learning from our experiences. This judgmental or hypercritical perspective can leave us stuck, ashamed, or hypersensitive. ...  Mindfulness helps us accept ourselves as we are right now and, paradoxically, through acceptance, leads to possibilities for growth and change.” -Lidia Zylowska, MD (excerpt from “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD”) Wishing you self-acceptance and self-compassion  To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #736 - Oct 5, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "A general attitude of kindness and care help prevent the reinstatement of old habits of thinking by showing us that it is possible to approach unwanted experiences with a gentle curiosity and, in doing so, develop a different relationship to them. Mindfulness is not just about paying (or shifting) attention but more about the quality of attention that is being paid. See what happens when you practice being kind to your experiences, and gentle with yourself when old habits of mind threaten." -Zindel Segal excerpt from post "The 7 Drivers of Old Habits of Thinking" http://www.mindful.org/the-7-drivers-of-old-habits-of-thinking/   Wishing you moments of kindness and care towards yourself and others To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #735 - Oct 4, 2016

Pause Notice the life-sustaining act of breathing for the next 3 breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman “By slowing down and relishing the unfolding of every experience, you aren’t choosing to be less accomplished or productive than others.  You’re choosing to be accomplished and productive in ways they may not even understand.  You’re choosing to change what’s within your own heart and mind, thereby becoming a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem.  By no longer rushing through, you’re choosing to stop focusing so much of your energy on the wanting and yearning, the wishing it was done, the frustration with what hasn’t happened yet;  And to make, instead, the most of every experience as it unfolds at its own pace.” -Nea Justice Wishing you a peaceful evening   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #734 - Oct 3, 2016

Pause to FEEL the next 3 breaths  flowing in and out of your body

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "When we become more aware of our thought patterns and start to untangle from them a bit, our hearts open up and there is an opportunity to recognize that we’re all connected to each other on this planet. In this way, meditation becomes more than a solitary pursuit." -Carley Hauck excerpt from post "How Mindfulness Can Save the Planet" http://www.mindful.org/how-mindfulness-can-save-planet/ Wishing you many open-hearted moments     To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #733 - Oct 2, 2016

Enjoy 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "How we relate to our thoughts has a big impact on how our day unfolds, and also how we approach triggers in our lives. By taking a few mindful moments, we can gain some space between us and our reactions, and have some freedom from what triggers us—we don’t have to respond the same way every time. It’s a practice in breaking our habitual negative responses by first tuning in to how a thought or action makes us feel, and how it generates certain storylines in our minds.   We can step back for a moment and recognize: hey, that’s not a tried and true fact—it’s just a thought." -Elisha Goldstein (excerpt from post "3 Mindful Ways to Transform Negative Thinking") http://www.mindful.org/3-simple-ways-transform-negative-thoughts/l   Wishing you many mindful moments today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #732 - Oct 1, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "We have reached the age where dialogue is the only option for our world." -Shimon Peres (from 1994 Nobel Peace Prize speech) Wishing you a peaceful day     To view the MPDR archives, click here.