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EMPOWER

5/29/2022

 
You are stronger than you know. The mind loves to wander into the past and project into the future. But when we rest our attention inward, we are in essence pooling all of our energy within, grounding and centering. Rest within, even if you’re resting in the middle of your own discomfort. This builds strength and resilience. You are stronger than you know.

In mindful presence,
​Lori Furbush
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

―Ralph Waldo Emerson

HAPPINESS

5/22/2022

 
Sometimes we think having something or achieving something will bring happiness. True, it is wonderful to celebrate the wins. And perhaps we might also acknowledge the happiness available along the way. Just having and envisioning a goal can bring us joy. Working toward that goal has its own rewards. And once we’ve achieved it, we’re often ready to move on to something else. Happiness can be found in the little pleasures along the journey.

In mindful presence,
​Lori Furbush
Happiness is a direction, not a place.

―Sydney J. Harris

FORGIVE

5/15/2022

 
Forgiveness is the bold act of declaring that you no longer wish to carry the hurt and resentment of the past and no longer wish to be the victim. Anger, shame, and guilt are powerful energies and can serve a purpose. And carrying these burdens over decades takes its toll. Forgiveness is an act of kindness for yourself and has nothing to do with the offender. Whether you’re forgiving another, yourself, or life itself for the hand you’ve been dealt, it takes great strength to let go and move on.

In mindful presence,
​Lori Furbush
Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

―Oscar Wilde

RECONNECT

5/8/2022

 
Feeling scattered or out of alignment? It may be a good time to reconnect with yourself. Notice any sensations that happen to be present in your legs right now…in your belly…in your back…in your chest…in your arms…in your head. Notice your breath…your state of mind…your mood. Nothing special to do but simply to notice, acknowledge, and check in. Reconnecting mind, body, and breath is a vital skill.

In mindful presence,
Lori Furbush
Do you pay regular visits to yourself? Start now.

―Rumi

BREATHE

5/1/2022

 
In a split second, something that is uncomfortable or difficult can trigger your nervous system into fight-flight-freeze mode. We are wired this way so that we can move quickly and increase our chances for survival if the difficulty is truly a threat. However, even an unkind word, an unpleasant sound, a bit of bad news, or just a thought or memory can trigger this same reaction. While not life threatening, we are still thrown into fear mode. These are the moments when breathing can help. A deep belly breath regulates your nervous system and helps you transition from fear thinking to clear thinking.

In mindful presence,
Lori Furbush
Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
​
―George Addair

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    Lori Furbush teaches  Qigong, Yoga, Reiki, & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She weaves MINDFULNESS & RELAXATION into every moment.

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