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Congratulations! You Made It Through Strong Minds

April 26, 2012
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[View the story “We did it! 2 new water wells…What an awesome achievement by the Mindful In May community ” on Storify]

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The power of social media to change lives

April 21, 2012
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I was having an interesting conversation the other day with someone who questioned me about the seeming contradiction within the Mindful in May concept. “How do you reconcile this tension between supporting people to be mindful but engaging with social media as a way to convey your message?” In my mind, this is not a…

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Why you should stop being a doing machine

April 19, 2012
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I spent many years reading meditation books and going to conferences before I actually faced the fear of active non-doing! As a compulsive doer myself, sitting down to meditate, was profoundly challenging. Where’s the productivity in that? Although I love being productive and working on various projects that inspire me, I realise that I also…

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Meeting the moment with mindfulness

April 16, 2012
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I have been practising meditation and mindfulness for many years. However, bringing it into my life as a daily practice can still be a challenge; especially when things get busy. This has made me wonder why we struggle to maintain those things in life that we know are good for us. In a world where…

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Creativity and meditation…

April 13, 2012
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Creating space for creativity to flow enhances so many areas of our lives. Whether  creating unique art,  coming up with innovative ideas at work, finding novel ways to re-inspire long term relationships, combining previously unrelated thoughts to create something original or stumbling upon new ideas that can take you on unexpected life adventures. Meditation has supported my…

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How to have a mindful moment…

April 11, 2012
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When was the last time you gave yourself a mindful moment to pause and reflect? If it’s been a while, now is a good time to get back into it – because there are only 19 more days to sign up and donate to the Mindful in May cause. If you’re new to meditation, take…

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Why Participate in Mindful in May?

April 2, 2012
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Our world is in a state of exponential growth and change. As the world becomes more interconnected we are being overwhelmed with information. This impacts significantly on our powers of concentration and attention both of which are crucial for our work, health, and relationships. The increasing demands in our society are leading to heightened stress…

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