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Every day, we experience endings. But we do not live in a linear universe. Everything moves in cycles, and we are always in transition. One year ends and another begins. At the end of every breath is another new start. What are you letting go of today? What are you welcoming? In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.
―Jack Kornfield We think in words. Too many words. What if we turned down the volume of the words and listened to the spaces in between? Sometimes joy and wonder live in a wordless space. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
―Mahatma Gandhi We say that a person handles stress with poise when they carry a feeling of self-composure, dignity, strength, and ease. Navigating a challenge with poise might include deeply breathing, grounding, and continually re-centering. We can mindfully become more comfortable with the discomfort. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
―Maya Angelou Emotions like disappointment, frustration, and anger are important. They spur us into action. Once they have served their purpose, we can process these emotions and allow them to pass, returning to the harmony within. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
—Dalai Lama Belly breathing moves the diaphragm up and down, causing the belly to expand and deflate. This diaphragmatic movement massages the vagus nerve, the superhighway between brain and body that regulates emotion and your whole self. Instead of “thinking” about the breath, “feel” the breath in the body. Rest into the rhythm of breathing and be where you are. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush Breathe deeply to bring your mind home to your body.
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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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