MPDR Archives Blog Post #949 - May 23, 2017

Pause in this moment Direct your attention to the changing sensations of your following three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside" -Linda Creed (from "the Greatest Love of All" lyrics)   Wishing you and all children peace and wellbeing Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #948 - May 22, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "The older one gets, the more one feels that the present must be enjoyed; it is a precious gift, comparable to a state of grace" -Marie Curie   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 #947 - May 21, 2017

Kindly bring your attention to the sensations of breathing in your body where it is most clear to you for the next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots. Kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden, and keep out the weeds, Fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Wishing you a kind and mindful evening Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #946 - May 19, 2017

Pause for 3 mindful breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential" -Ashley Smith     Wishing you many moments of mindful awareness today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #945 - May 18, 2017

Pause  Bring awareness to the present moment by bringing awareness to your breath in this moment Repeat x 2

"You can't stop the waves But you can learn to surf" -Jon Kabat-Zinn Images witnessed by M Lee Freedman Wishing you moments of returning your attention to the present moment to help you surf the waves  Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #944 - May 17, 2017

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

image by M. Lee Freedman "The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within his means to nourish the former and outgrow the latter." .-Norman Cousins   Wishing you awareness to notice opportunities to practice compassion today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #943 - May 16, 2017

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

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives.” -Maya Angelou     Wishing you a lovely day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #942 - May 15, 2017

Pause Take a moment to step out of the auto pilot “doing mode”  to gratefully bring awareness to the sensations of  your next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "And sometimes the most important thing in a day is the rest we take between two deep breaths …" Etty Hillesum   Wishing you a peaceful evening and a restful sleep Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #941 - May 14, 2017

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

images witnessed by M. Lee Freedman  “Taking good care of yourself means the people in your life receive the best of you rather than what is left of you.” -Lucille Zimmerman images witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Instead of thinking of Mother’s Day as the one day to be appreciated by the individuals in our life, we can turn Mother’s Day into a celebration of women and self-nurturing. Well-being isn’t created outside of us in our environment; it is cultivated in the heart, mind, and body. When the necessity of well-being is ignored, health declines both physically and emotionally.... .......... Mindfulness is the glue that holds together all self-care. Without mindfulness we can’t really tune into how we are feeling. Even simple things like neck tension and pain can be alleviated if you could notice that your shoulders were hiked up all the time and drop them down. Most people are so caught up in their multitasking that they can’t tell what their body is doing until it starts to scream at them with pain. By teaching ourselves to be mindful we can empower our journey into self-care and make significant improvements in our well-being." -Lisa B. O'Shea (excerpt from post Be Mindful on Mother's Day) https://ymaa.com/articles/2013/05/be-mindful-on-mothers-day May you be happy May you be healthy May you feel loved May you be safe May you live with ease May you have peace of mind Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #940 - May 13, 2017

Pause to bring kind and curious attention to the sensations of breathing for the next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "When it comes to negative experiences, we have habitual ways of responding to what triggers us. But we can learn to step out of and stay out of negative thought cycles." ............. "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 gentle curiosity and kindness in responding to challenges today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.