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The mind is a storehouse of information gathered over a lifetime. We need our thoughts, preferences, opinions, and wisdom to help us survive. The body is another great source of information. The “gut instinct” and sensory experiences are also vital. The balancing act is listening to both thoughts and sensations without being overpowered by either. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.
—Dan Millman To persevere is to continue through a situation in the face of opposition or challenge. We humans usually resist discomfort by fighting it, striving for something else, or distracting ourselves. Perhaps we don’t need to add more discomfort to an already challenging experience. What happens if we soften and adapt as we persevere? In mindful presence, Lori Furbush The best way out is always through.
—Robert Frost When we’re having a hard time getting motivated to do something, outlining a step-by-step plan can help. Even something as simple as preparing a meal is not that simple. We must choose what to cook, find a recipe, make a grocery list, go shopping, unpack the groceries, prepare the ingredients, and create the meal. That’s a lot of little steps. Tackle your next goal making a list of steps and focusing on one small action at a time. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.
—Eleanor Roosevelt It’s astonishing to notice how much time we spend in our minds, rather disconnected with our bodies. We generally notice the body only when it is in discomfort. There are so many ways to practice living in the body. We can move and stretch and walk with awareness of even the most subtle physical sensations. In stillness, we can always dwell in the sensations of breathing. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.
—Jim Rohn True power is not overshadowing or ruling others. It is the ability to rest within yourself, owning both your strength and your vulnerability. To shine with vitality, we must learn to value recharging with acts of self-care. What are you doing to take back your power today? In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Self-care is how you take your power back.
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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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