As I walked downstairs early one morning to fix tea, for no apparent reason one negative thought after another arouse in my mind in rapid fire succession. I had just woken up, slept well and with every step I took I was negative, critical and judgmental. “My kitchen is so ugly. The cabinets are filthy. […]
It is rather unfortunate that mindfulness has become trendy. The watered-down definition I hear most often is that mindfulness is awareness of the present moment. Mindfulness does indeed encompass present moment awareness as opposed to thinking about the past or worrying about the future. But by that definition, one could say that a shoplifter is […]
I started my journey of mindful consumption almost 10 years ago after reading the following words by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. “When I drink my tea mindfully, I can see the universe in my tea.” I had no understanding of what the words meant. At best, I was only able to sense a profoundly […]
Of all the clinical interventions that I might use, I find mindfulness to be one of the most effective for clients. Using Mindfulness vs. not, is akin to using a navigation system or not. Mindfulness is a constant gentle awareness of where we are and where we are going. It prevents us from getting lost. […]
Top 10 Suggestions for Good Mental Health Good mental health must be cultivated. There is a direct correlation between the time, effort and discipline one uses to cultivate good mental health and one’s actual mental health. My top 10 list for cultivating good mental health falls into three basic categories : Behavior Modification, Skills Mastery, Self […]
Emotional health can be improved by practicing the skill of mindfulness, which includes realizing the nature of impermanence. A Mindful State of Mind Emotional health can be greatly improved when we practice mindfulness skills. Earlier I discussed the art of staying in the present moment to sustain mindfulness. Understanding the nature of impermanence also invites […]
Mental Health Wellness is a concerning issue in our communities and needs to be addressed. There are things you can do to ensure that you maintain your mental health and this article gives you some suggestions how. Mindfully in Control Emotional health can be impacted by many factors. Some of these factors may be outside of our […]