When was the last time you really sweat? Got your heart pumping and moved? How does movement impact your mindfulness practice?
31 August 2010
Simply Practice
“Do not expect full realization; simply practice every day of your life.” – Milarepa
30 August 2010
Leave the Phone at Home
Choose a specific amount of time to spend away from your phone/computer today. Stick to it. Be mindful about what comes up when you leave the phone at home.
29 August 2010
Day of Mindfulness: High 5
Well done on your day of mindfulness. Now here’s a quick video reminder of how little it takes to help others smile and come back to the moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abt8aAB-Dr0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
28 August 2010
Watch Your Breath
Take a few minutes today to watch your breath as it comes and goes. Simply close your eyes and feel your belly rise and fall.
27 August 2010
Out of the Ordinary
Jumpstart your mindfulness practice by doing something out of the ordinary today. Usually glare while riding the train? Smile with teeth instead. Buy white bread? Try brown. What can you do?
26 August 2010
The Smallest Available
For a day, or week, or month, choose the smallest option available for any purchase you make.
25 August 2010
Mindful Hair
How does the mop on top factor into your mindfulness practice? Is it time for a cut?
24 August 2010
DIY: Word-Free
Choose some amount of time this Wednesday to be word-free. Whether an hour or five, choose it deliberately. See what comes up in the silence. See what arises when you return to the world of words.
23 August 2010
Embrace Randomness
“Embrace randomness: If you get buy coffee this morning, let the barista choose your order.” – via @patrickrhone
1 September 2010