MPDR Archives Blog Post #587 - Apr 18, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” -George Lucas   Wishing You a Mindful Day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #586 - Apr 17, 2016

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

image by M. Lee Freedman "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change." — Charles Darwin   Wishing you mindful moments this evening Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #585 - Apr 16, 2016

Bring your attention into this moment By noticing the miracle of your following 3 breaths

images by M. Lee Freedman “People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child - our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” -Thich Nhat Hanh   Wishing you moments of awareness and gratitude for the miracles in your life Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #584 - Apr 15, 2016

Bring curious attention to the sensations of the breath flowing in and out of your body for the next 3 breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "Until recently, the dominant public narrative of mindfulness has focused on the benefits for individuals – by slowing down, paying more attention, and letting go of reactivity, we pave the way for reduced stress and greater personal contentment.   While this is true, and the sensible place to start, perhaps it’s time for a more socially-engaged story of mindfulness to emerge.   As we make a deeper journey into the heart of mindfulness, we discover it leads to a heartfelt, warm, and altruistic expansion of energy out to the world, rather than a retreat from it."   -Ed Halliwell Excerpt from “Mindfulness goes beyond the meditation cushion - it’s a way of life.” http://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-goes-beyond-the-meditation-cushion-its-a-way-of-life/ Wishing you heartfelt moments  today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #583 - Apr 14, 2016

Connect with the Rhythm of your next 3 breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman “Researchers have found that we release the most stress hormones within minutes after waking. Why? Because thinking of the day ahead triggers our fight-or-flight instinct and releases cortisol into our blood. Instead, try this: When you wake up, spend two minutes in your bed simply noticing your breath. As thoughts about the day pop into your mind, let them go and return to your breath.” -Rasmus Hougaard & Jacqueline Carter (excerpt from post “How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout your Work Day" If you are interested in reading the full post with helpful tips on practicing mindfulness at work, please click on this link https://hbr.org/2016/03/how-to-practice-mindfulness-throughout-your-work-day Wishing you a mindful evening, restful sleep and peaceful tomorrow morning Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #582 - Apr 13, 2016

PAUSE for three mindful breaths

images by M. Lee Freedman Listen, can you hear it? Spring’s sweet cantata. The strains of grass pushing through the snow. The song of buds swelling on the vine. The tender timpani of a baby robin’s heart. Spring   – Diane Frolov     Wishing you a mindful day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #581 - Apr 12, 2016

image by M. Lee Freedman "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." -Angela Schwindt Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #580 - Apr 11, 2016

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

image by M. Lee Freedman "Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each." -Henry David Thoreau   Wishing you moments of equanimity and presence today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #579 - Apr 10, 2016

Pause Be aware of the sensations of breathing in and breathing out for the following three breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "Pause and remember - Every person is going through difficult hardships and growth. Let's be more conscious of this by being more patient, compassionate and understanding." - Jenni Young   Wishing you a mindful day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #578 - Apr 9, 2016

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

image by M. Lee Freedman "Compassionate self-awareness leads to change; harsh self-criticism only holds the pattern in place, creating a stubborn and defensive basic self. Be gentle with yourself as you would with a child. Be gentle but firm. Give yourself the space to grow." — Dan Millman Wishing you many moments of compassionate awareness Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.