It’s that time of year when we assess where we’ve been and plot a course for where we’re going. The word “recalibrate” implies that we may not need to throw everything out and start over, but perhaps can make small subtle adjustments to realign with our values. What’s important to you and how might you recalibrate to live those values? In mindful presence, Lori Furbush No matter how difficult the past, you can always begin again today.
—Jack Kornfield How many times do we think, “If I just had [blank], I’d be happier.” This thought introduces unhappiness because we’re wanting something different. You might say that happiness is the absence of desire and aversion, settling into the contentment of now. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush As soon as we wish to be happier, we are no longer happy.
—Walter Landor How much time and energy do we spend on trying to change what is unchangeable? We might find more peace by allowing the imperfections in ourselves, others, and the world around us. Perfection is not realistic, and may even be really boring if we ever got there. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.
—Tara Brach It is an act of courage to do the “work” of cultivating self-awareness and well-being. In a culture where doing is valued, we might remember that being is equally important. When we rest with kindness into who we already are, we open our hearts and minds to growth. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush See if you can allow gentle self-acceptance to coexist with the active drive for self-improvement.
—Kristin Neff We all have busy minds. The key to clarity is letting go of trying to quiet the mind. We might rest attention on something soothing, like feeling the body breathing, and also allow the flow of mental chatter. While the mind may never fully quiet, we may find that keeping a focus helps us disengage with the noise. In mindful presence, Lori Furbush The mind is like water. When it is turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.
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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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