A Few Thoughts

Tag: mindfulness

  • You have time to meditate

    The busier we are, the more we need a mind that can be clear and focused–one that can pause to take a breath, and think clearly and open-heartedly about the activities we’re engaged in. I spoke with a friend about this today. Our conversation reminded me how tempting it is, when we’re overwhelmed, to drop…

  • Saving your Saturdays

    I have greatly neglected the ADHD arena on this blog. Those who know me will find that just a bit ironic, since I are one. So I’m bringing it up again now, but making it easier on myself by sharing a website that does an excellent job of covering a lot of ADHD-related territory. If…

  • My wish for you

    You have strengths you don’t know you have. You can be kind to yourself, and on that basis you can be kind to others. Know that the worries you carry can be set down. My wish for you is that you be free from suffering, anxiety, fear, sickness, emotional upheaval, discord, and financial obstacles. 

  • Finding your motivation for meditation

    Why do you want to meditate? Meditation practice isn’t easy. It goes against the grain of our habitual patterns. So it is very important to be clear with yourself: why do you want to sit still, doing nothing?

  • No time like the present

    There are several meanings of the phrase “no time like the present.” Conventionally, it means “do it now.” While you’re thinking about it, don’t put it off, whatever “it” happens to be. More deeply, we realize that we don’t know how much time we have. We don’t know how much of a future there is…

  • Episode 2 – Meditation

    Meditation Instruction The Windhorse Podcast – episode 2 Hi, friends. Meditation is a very simple and brief introduction to meditation practice. More to come in future episodes. I’m committed to keeping these recordings brief, so you can take a break from your daily activity and just listen. So, it isn’t recommended for listening to while…

  • The Windhorse Podcast, episode 1: Pausing

    Pausing The Windhorse Podcast – episode 1 Here’s my broadcast on Pausing. I added an intro to the recording, hopefully to communicate a more welcoming attitude! I learned a lot about podcast software. This first recording starts out sounding a bit stiff; the technology is still a little distracting for me. But I think it may…