Everyday Zen – Owning A Dog
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Charlie, my two and a half year old Groodle and he is an abundant source of joy in my life. You might be asking yourself what a cute picture of my dog has anything to…
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Mindfulness Exercise #2 – Active Listening
Yes! There is a huge difference between hearing and listening especially in the context of a conversation or an argument. Nowadays, it seems that we spend far too much time thinking about what we are to say next rather than…
Mindfulness Exercise #1 – Removing Filler Words From Your Speech
In a previous article, I outlined a simple exercise to get you started on your mindfulness journey. It was essentially an exercise in being still, being quiet and “listening” rather than just hearing what is going on around you. There…
Everyday Zen – Turning The Everyday Into A Learning Experience
This world is your best teacher. There is a lesson in everything. There is a lesson in each experience. Learn it and become wise. Every failure is a stepping stone to success. Every difficulty or disappointment is a trial of…