As we begin this meditation, take a moment to slow down and connect to the breath Breathing in and out, at your own pace, noticing your breath Accepting the breath, as it is, in this moment As you breathe, see if you can become a witness to your mind Look to accept what you seeContinue reading “A Guided Meditation on Exploring Acceptance “
Category Archives: Strategies
Gratitude: A Guided Meditation Script
What we pay attention to grows, and what we say after “I am” is what we become. So, today and every day, let’s choose to focus on the many things—the many big and small things—that we have to be grateful for. Let’s say, “I am grateful, I am grateful, I am grateful” by meditating togetherContinue reading “Gratitude: A Guided Meditation Script”
Five Communication Strategies to Deepen Connection
Like most of us, I love and value my family, friends, and colleagues and want to maintain the happy and healthy relationships I’m so blessed to experience, so lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can deepen the connections I have with the people in my life. Connection helps all of us liveContinue reading “Five Communication Strategies to Deepen Connection”
Balancing Preparing for the Future and Savoring the Now
“There were times I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether of the head or hand.” Thoreau, Walden A colleague recently posted on social media with a picture of a beautiful landscape and a caption about how she couldn’t let this moment pass. She actively decided toContinue reading “Balancing Preparing for the Future and Savoring the Now”
Being Intentional
An important part of any mindfulness practice is becoming aware of the power of our intentions. Intentions are commitments we make to ourselves about how we want to be rather than a list of things we aim to accomplish. They are so integral to our lives that “wise intention” is one of the key stepsContinue reading “Being Intentional”
Approaching the Holidays with a Mindful Heart
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the holiday season and how to capture joy. In the past, the holidays have tended to come at me in a rush. There’s shopping, cooking, and merriment all around me. Some years it washes over me, almost like a flood. When the holidays are over, I feel like I needContinue reading “Approaching the Holidays with a Mindful Heart “
3 Portals into Self-Compassion & 10 Steps to Take upon Arrival
I often wonder why we’re so much harder on ourselves than we are on others, why I hear myself and others speak to and about ourselves in ways we would never say aloud in relation to another human being. Intellectually, many of us recognize how deserving of compassion, grace, tenderness, and understanding we are—and that thoseContinue reading “3 Portals into Self-Compassion & 10 Steps to Take upon Arrival”
Making Space for Mindfulness
What’s in your headspace? What’s in your physical space? You may have seen the image of the cluttered mind space indicating a mind full, and the mind only thinking of now – mindful. How do we move from the chatter in our minds to focusing on the now? Lately, I’ve been thinking about how muchContinue reading “Making Space for Mindfulness”
Locust Grove Labyrinth: Reflections on a restorative walk
Check out the Locust Grove Labyrinth tab on our website. It is a beautiful stone labyrinth in a gorgeous natural setting. A place of peace and connection. Where do you find peace and connection? Connect with us to find out more about the Locust Grove Labyrinth and/or for conversations about finding spaces that can restoreContinue reading “Locust Grove Labyrinth: Reflections on a restorative walk”
Hitting the Reset Button at Work
A colleague recently shared an observation with us, a comment echoed by other coworkers as well: “It looks like Renee and Terry have hit the reset button.” We both agree those words are a compliment of the highest order as they perfectly capture our intentions while also providing evidence that our strategies and practices continueContinue reading “Hitting the Reset Button at Work”
Mindful Life Connections 