Tag: mindfulness
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Cultivating Empathy: Steps to Center Yourself During Conflict
Finding our Soul’s purpose We must stay centered and grounded when experiencing a conflict. Respond with kindness and give space for others to express themselves. It is easy for a traumatized person to get traumatized by something someone said. When an older person chastised me, I felt like a powerless child. There wasn’t space allowed…
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FREEING EGO
“Life will offer you with people and circumstances to reveal where you’re not free.” — Peter Crone“Nothing is either good or bad; it is thinking that makes it so.” — William Shakespeare In this chapter, I write about the lifelong work of freeing myself from ego. This is the voice that seeks validation. It clings…
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Letting Go of Control Through Mindfulness
Non-Attachment We are creatures of habit, often living on autopilot. But until we start paying attention—until we become mindful—life can pass us by in the blink of an eye. For me, mindfulness means being available and aware in each moment. It hasn’t always been easy, but with regular meditation practice, it has become more natural…
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LIFE’S MOMENTS
Mid-February Musings Lately, I’ve been reflecting more deeply on life’s fleeting nature. I grapple with the idea of a purposeful life—what does it truly mean? I believe we must be intentional in how we live, yet purpose manifests differently for each of us. This contemplation led me to reevaluate what is truly important in my…
From the Shores of the Ottawa River 