Want to be a better listener?

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I used to think I was a good listener until I started practicing mindfulness. I noticed how often I would be formulating what I was going to say when the other person stopped talking. I became aware of my own impatience, judgments, and desire to come up with the...

Create a life you don’t need a vacation from

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Most people grind it out every day planning and saving for that big vacation. What if you could have a little piece of that every day? Mindfulness helps us linger in the present moment. • Drink your coffee in the garden and listen to the birds singing. • Go to the...

A mindful Valentine’s Day

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When you awaken in the morning, see if you can pretend you don’t know the person you share a bed with. Try to look at this person with fresh eyes. Be curious. Consider asking a question rather than assuming you know their response. Be present. When this person speaks,...