Daniel Goleman – Why Aren’t We More Compassionate at Times?
In this TED clip (13.14mins), Daniel Goleman discusses – Why aren’t we more compassionate at times? The TED clip reminds me of the quote “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the…
The Chinese Bamboo Story – A Lesson in Patience
Do you ever feel as though you have been waiting so long for something it happen and it still hasn’t happened? Don’t worry, I can relate! I am not sure about you, but one of the challenging things for me in life has been learning or embodying the lesson of patience. I am not sure…
20 Quotes on Letting Go
One of the things I have struggled a bit with in life is letting go or maybe it is more letting be. Whatever we call it, I have found it a painful yet necessary part of life. However, as I became more aware of the different things I was holding on to and practiced returning…
Where do You Come From?
I saw this clip (14.02mins) after a friend of mine (Ginny) posted it on her Facebook page. I enjoyed the insightful way Pico Iyer reflected on life and journeying ‘home’ with his focus on the question – Where do You Come From? What did you enjoy about this clip? Feel free to share in the…
Story – The Daffodil Principle
What a great reminder this is – is it time to start your dream today? Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, “Mother, you must come see the daffodils before they are over.” I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead. “I will come next Tuesday,” I…
Mindfulness Feedback – Steph
Steph shares her experience of completing the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course with Habits for Wellbeing. “I really enjoyed the 8 week (MBSR) course and would do it again/recommend it to anyone interested in learning about mindfulness. Although my meditation practice went through ups and downs (and I’m still struggling to drop my expectations about where…
Mindfulness Feedback – Mel Brand
Mel Brand shares her experience of completing the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course with Habits for Wellbeing. “The MBSR Course has given me the tools, skills and knowledge to not only better understand myself and how my mind (subconscious) powerfully influences my life, but it has given me the gift of clarifying and understanding others…
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