MPDR Archives Blog Post #887 - March 7, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful  Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “The power of presence is in the pause and with compassionate and kind awareness. Pausing allows us to see, hear, feel, and experience with greater acuity. It also allows us to reconnect with ourselves, so we can make conscious choices on how we want to respond or proceed in the next moment.” -Dr. Shari Geller (excerpt from book "A Practical Guide to Cultivating Therapeutic Presence"   Wishing you many moments to pause be present and consciously choose your responses and actions Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #886 - March 6, 2017

Pause in this moment and bring awareness to the next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Anything can make me stop and look and wonder, and sometimes learn." -Kurt Vonnegut  Wishing you mindful moments as you move through your day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #885 - March 5, 2017

Pause in this moment Gratefully attend to the next 3 inhales and exhales

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "As soon as we are aware of thoughts and sensations arising in experience, rather than getting caught in attempts to grasp or reject them, a glimmer of space emerges between the events of our lives and our reactions to them. In this space, reactions can become responses, and tension and resistance can fall away, along with the stress they generate. Life becomes a dance with the world, rather than a war against it; a flow, rather than a struggle. By dropping our tight identification with what comes up in our minds, bodies and lives, we can start to feel better." -Ed Halliwell excerpt from post How to Be Mindful When Life is in Flux http://www.mindful.org/mindful-life-flux/   Wishing you peace of mind   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #884 - March 4, 2017

Lovingly bring your attention to the flowing sensations of your following 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "If the world is to be healed through human efforts, I am convinced it will be by ordinary people, people whose love for this life is even greater than their fear. People who can open to the web of life that called us into being" -Joanna Macy Wishing you a mindful day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #883 - March 3, 2017

Pause to enjoy the sensations of breathing in and out for your following three life sustaining breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world." -Annie Lennox   Wishing you opportunities to be kind  Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #882 - March 2, 2017

Bring your attention into the here and now with mindful awareness of your following three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Expansion of awareness opens up greater possibilities in how to respond"  -Dr. Shari Geller Wishing you many moments of mindful awareness in your day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #881 - March 1, 2017

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 http://www.mindful.org/building-resilience-shift-mental-gears/ Wishing you moments to enjoy being present today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #880 - Feb 28, 2017

Pause in this moment Gratefully attend to the next 3 inhales and exhales

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” -Willie Nelson   Wishing you blessings to count this evening   Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #879 - Feb 27, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to our goals. Instead, try on the point of view of a mentor or good friend who believes in you, wants the best for you, and will encourage you when you feel discouraged.” -Kelly McGonigal Have a mindful day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #878 - Feb 26, 2017

Notice with curiosity the feeling of the flow of your next three breaths flowing in and out of your body

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Mindfulness is the " remembering" that helps us pause and recognize what is happening in the present moment." -Tara Brach   To view the MPDR archives, click here.