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Moving slowly is not often valued in our frantic modern world. The value of moving a bit more slowly is that we give ourselves space and time to think more clearly, act with wisdom, and process events. We may even notice the small wonders all around us. Breathe slowly now. That’s all it takes. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson Dwelling in between two opposites, we can discover the oneness within the two. Between anger turned outward and shame turned inward is a place of compassion for self and others. Between fighting to the death and totally giving up is wise action. Between movement and stillness is a state of both energy and peace. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Everything in moderation, including moderation.
—Oscar Wilde Life can surely be challenging. If it were easy, we would never have the need to toughen up, to stretch outside of our comfort zone, or to learn something new. We can shift our reactivity to challenges. Rather than thinking of a challenge as a problem, we might look for the opportunities. This actually activates parts of our brain that can see possibilities we didn’t know were there when we were stuck in denial and resistance. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.
—Unknown Doing the work of being a good human is a day-to-day, moment-to-moment practice. Consistency is the practice of continually realigning our thoughts, words, and deeds with our values. We are all works in progress. It takes great courage to show up and be open to the perfect imperfection that you are. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Consistency is more important than perfection.
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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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