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It takes such courage to declare within ourselves that we’d like to learn new ways of being. Is there some aspect of life or yourself that is calling for change? What might you release in order to take that next bold step forward? In mindful presence, Lori Furbush In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.
―Abraham Maslow Lost within the machine of doing, we spend countless moments on autopilot. Driven by thinking, we scurry from task to task. There is so much simple richness to be experienced—the smell of your coffee, the warmth of your shower, the sound of the breeze. Practicing presence helps us notice the little wonders of life. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Stop measuring days by degree of productivity and start experiencing them by degree of presence.
―Alan Watts To have a purpose is to have an intention, determination, and commitment. We must know where we are and where we are going. Time spent in quiet reflection can often spark that burst of inspiration—the something that emerges from nothing. And in the process, you may just find your purpose is to be…whether you are taking action or resting.
In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Sometimes we find ourselves waiting for everything to fall into place—our hopes, our dreams, our expectations—to then be at peace. Inner peace might instead be experienced when we finally let go of wanting something to be different or wanting to be in some other moment. We choose to cease contributing to our own suffering. And even in the swirl of chaos, we tap the wellspring of peace within. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Is there a difference between happiness and inner peace? Yes. Happiness depends on conditions being perceived as positive; inner peace does not.
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AuthorLori Furbush teaches Qigong, Yoga, Reiki, & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She weaves MINDFULNESS & RELAXATION into every moment. Archives
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