​It can be an easy, and sometimes comforting, choice to disconnect. We disconnect from the body, getting lost in the noise of the mind. We also tend to disconnect from discomfort, getting lost in distracting habits and gadgets.
 
It may be a challenging, even uncomfortable, choice to reconnect with our inner experience. Finding a practice like mindful movement or meditation helps us reconnect the mind into the body and the body onto the ground. If we want to skillfully navigate the noise of life, we must connect with the strength of silence within.

In mindful presence,
​Lori Furbush

Sometimes we spin ourselves in circles looking for the meaning in things. Why did this happen? What is the purpose? What am I supposed to learn from this?
 
Rather than seeking answers outside of yourself, perhaps the meaning lies within. You have the freedom to choose your perception and interpretation. You have the freedom to find your own answers and to breathe into the questions.

In mindful presence,
Lori Furbush

​We often resist practicing self-care for many reasons. Perhaps it feels self-indulgent, like we haven’t “earned” it. Perhaps all the other tasks on our list are given greater priority. Perhaps there is a discomfort in setting aside our usual distractions and facing ourselves.
 
In truth, self-care is not necessarily luxurious or even relaxing. It is maintenance. Self-care includes cultivating healthy patterns of eating, sleeping, exercising, resting, and recharging, along with skillfully managing thoughts, emotions, and social support. The work of self-care is a 24/7 job that requires a sustained alignment with your sense of center, your boundaries, and your values. When we live our self-care, we are continually rejuvenated, with more energy and presence to handle everyone and everything else.

In mindful presence,
​Lori Furbush

“This too shall pass” is a phrase that often gets us through tough times. Reflecting on the temporary nature of all things reminds us that challenges will eventually shift into greater ease. Of course, the reverse is also true. Pleasant experiences also fade. So we learn to ride waves of emotion without getting lost in the surf. In the midst of the highest high or the lowest low, we can feel, acknowledge, and let it pass.

In mindful presence,
​Lori Furbush