MPDR Archives Blog Post #659 - July 18, 2016

Pause in this Moment Bring Awareness to the next 3 Breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman “Breathing in, I make myself still, like a pond on a mountain; breathing out, I reflect things as they are.”  -Thich Nhat Hanh   Wishing you moments of stillness and clear reflection Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #658 - July 17, 2016

image by M. Lee Freedman “I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more.” -Chief Joseph  Wishing you open-hearted moments in your day  Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #657 - July 16, 2016

Pause Bring awareness to the experience of the inhale, the exhale and the spaces between for the following three breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." -Lao Tzu   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 #656 - July 13, 2016

Pause to bring your attention to the sensations of your next three breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "May we be fully present, here and now, aware of the gift of each moment. May we pay attention with kindness to what is happening within us and within our children. May our hearts open wide with compassion for ourselves, our children, and our world. May we live fully in our bodies as we bless our families each day. May we open to the great love and grace that holds us all. May we care for each other and for the earth as we draw wide the circle of our family. May we all find peace. May we all be well." -Denise Roy Wishing you a peaceful day   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #655 - July 12, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman “Every piece of food we eat has its own rich origin story, which we usually don’t think about. Next time you sit down for a meal, take a moment to acknowledge everything that went into the food on your plate. Consider the people who made it, bought the ingredients, stocked the store shelves, delivered it, harvested it, and all the natural elements of sun, rain, soil, and wind that allowed it to grow.” -Elisha Goldstein and Stefanie Goldstein Excerpt from post Let’s Eat! http://www.mindful.org/lets-eat/?utm_content=buffercdcbd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Wishing you moments to attend to, enjoy and be grateful for the food you eat today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #654 - July 11, 2016

Bring appreciative attention to the flow of the following three breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "Frustration stems from focusing on what we don't have. The antidote is appreciating what's already here." -Leo Babauta Wishing you moments of appreciating what is good in your life Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #653 - July 10, 2016

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "Life offers its wisdom generously. Everything teaches. Not everyone learns. Life asks of us the same thing we have been asked in every class: "Stay awake." "Pay attention." But paying attention is no simple matter. It requires us not to be distracted by expectations, past experiences, labels, and masks. It asks that we not jump to early conclusions and that we remain open to surprise." -Rachel Naomi Remen Wishing you many moments of staying awake paying attention and being open to surprise Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #652 - July 9, 2016

image by M. Lee Freedman Walk Slowly  by Danna Faulds It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up to life is what we were born for. As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the choice to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowly into the mystery.   Wishing you many mindful moments as you move through the day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #651 - July 8, 2016

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

image by M. Lee Freedman "paying attention is the most basic and profound expression of love." -Tara Brach     Wishing you moments to pause and pay attention to loved ones Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #650 - July 7, 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 "Love is the most durable power in the world. This creative force is the most potent instrument available in mankind's quest for peace and security." -Martin Luther King Jr.   Wishing you peace and loving kindness Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.