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Embodying the body and the present moment is a skill and a gift. Rather than constantly moving forward, resting into the present moment can feel both grounding and spacious. Dwell in your body on the earth. This is the only moment in which you can live. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush It is better to travel well than to arrive.
—Buddha Bold acts of bravery make headlines. Sometimes courage is quieter, like sitting with a friend in pain or calmly but firmly drawing a boundary in a relationship. Notice today how many times you call upon the gentle strength of courage. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.”
—Mary Anne Radmacher We all have an inner voice, narrating every experience, often in harsh words and tone. While it can sometimes be helpful to give ourselves motivation and encouragement, we can also soften the narrative. If harsh words would not motivate a friend, why would we think it would motivate us? In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Talk to yourself like someone you love.
—Brené Brown Fear shuts us down. Instinctively, we constrict ourselves behind barriers when something is frightening. If it is not an immediate emergency in this moment, we might recognize that we’re closing in with fear and instead invite an opening. Open the lungs, take a breath, and create space for possibilities. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
—George Addair Spring is nature’s season of renewal, dusting off the winter blues and welcoming the fresh leafy greens. Try something refreshing today—a splash of water on your face, a light sparkly salad, or a full breath of light spring air. It’s a good time for an internal spring cleaning. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
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AuthorLori Furbush teaches Qigong, Yin Yoga, & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She weaves MINDFULNESS & RELAXATION into every moment. Archives
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