Mindfulness is simply the awareness that arises when we get off auto-pilot and pay attention to the present moment. It's about paying attention in a particular way - with kindness towards ourself, allowing whatever is arising in the present moment to be the way it is. Dropping our resistance and judgment can allow the mud to settle and bring us clarity about what's called for next. As meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg says, "Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it." Check out this brief animation narrated by Salzberg that beautifully describes how mindfulness empowers us.

 

In therapy, I can teach you practices that help cultivate this type of mindful awareness. I also practice mindfulness coaching, working with people who want to develop or return to a meditation practice or are seeking support and guidance in maintaining their practice.  

 

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