‘If you can sit quietly after difficult news; if in financial downturns you remain perfectly calm; if you can see your neighbors travel to fantastic places without a twinge of jealousy; if you can happily eat whatever is put on your plate; if you can fall asleep after a day of running around without [...]
The Problem with Gratitude Here at Mindful Therapies our attitude of the month for March is gratitude. We have had a lot to say over the years about the importance and benefits of gratitude: Gratitude: antidote to New Years Resolutions ; Gratitude in the workplace ; Gratitude in relationships ; Deepening practice and more. This [...]
Non-Judgement In Relationships This series of blog posts focuses on some of my reflections on the nine foundational attitudes of mindfulness and how they relate to interpersonal relationships. This week is an exploration of non-judgement. As human beings we judge all the time. However, when we feel judged by others it can feel [...]
Gratitude “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ― Eckhart Tolle Gratitude is a way to protect your mind from constantly complaining and finding the negative in things. To enjoy the present moment with a sense of reverence and humility. By slowing down and bringing [...]
When I met my photographer husband, Chris, I noticed the way that he looks at the world is different to the way I do. He has a skill in seeing beauty in places that many of us don’t even notice. As a result, we have had many conversations about mindfulness and photography. This week he [...]
The power of silliness We should never underestimate the value of being a little silly from time to time - a sense of humour really goes a long way. We often take ourselves far too seriously and this can get in the way of us having perspective and being happy. Here are my top [...]
This is a group poem written by participants at a recent 8-week mindfulness course in North Tyneside. The group were given three questions as prompts ‘mindfulness is…’, ‘happiness is…’ and ‘awareness is…’ The responses from all participants were then combined to create a unique, collaborative poem. This is the result: Laughing Together Breathe, calm, Pleasure [...]
The Senses We experience the world in two main ways – through our minds and through our senses. When we experience the world through the mind we are often stuck in fantasy, or we are stuck in memories about the past or worries about the future. When we experience the world through our senses we [...]
5 Reasons Why Gratitude Is Good for You It makes us richer. If we constantly focus on what we don’t have or what we would like to have we are left with a sense of lack. Nothing is ever good enough. However, when we begin to appreciate what we already have, then we [...]
Culturally, we are told that we can buy happiness. When we think of happiness and the causes of happiness, what do we instantly think of? Do we think about having a new car, new partner, fantastic sex life, fulfilling career, perfect body? However, these things don’t last, nor does the happiness derived from them. As [...]