By Elise Bialylew   – “It is the mind that translates good and bad circumstances into happiness or misery. So happiness comes with the purging of mental toxins, such as hatred, compulsive desire, arrogance and jealousy, which literally poison the mind. It also requires that one cease to distort reality and that one cultivate wisdom.”…

Today we explore new meditation mindfulness of thoughts. This is a more advanced practice where we actually turn the spotlight of our attention to the flow of thought itself, observing thoughts as they come and go, just like sounds. We often relate to thoughts as if they are our reality, rather than a mere representation…

A “good fat cake” is all about that delicious taste without the guilt – one of life’s greatest pleasures! This one makes plenty of serves, and you can have the prep work done in less time than it takes to sit down and watch a movie. If you’re feeling inspired, you might even like to…

If you’re one of those people who think adding carrots to a cake automatically makes it healthy, this sweetener-free, grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free carrot cake recipe is for you! serves: 6 prep time: 15 min Cook time: 35 min   Stuff you need For the sugar-free carrot cake 1 cup almond meal 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped…

Here is what some MIMsters shared about what they valued most about Mindful in May?  “Loved the breadth and depth of the program; it really helped me learn on a number of levels. I’ll miss it!” – “The program made me feel connected to a larger group, a new movement. Something that, if it took…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival – discounted tickets The MIJF will be providing tickets as prizes to some of our lucky top fundraisers so keep your fundraising efforts firing! They are offering a special discount to see Stefano Bollani and Hamilton de Holanda You can purchase your discount tickets HERE using the below code Hamer Hall –…

This year is set to be the biggest year of Mindful in May yet! We been blown away by your fundraising and efforts and the generosity of the MIM community. We’re very excited to be able to award anyone who registers for MIM with discounted tickets to the Happiness and its Causes conference, this year…

Mindful in May community reflections… Here are thoughtful reflections from the MIM COMMUNITY – remember to share yours and go into the draw to win great prizes! Details here. Some new Mindful In May community reflections from our final week: Veronica O’Brien, Carly Owen, and Ben D. share their MIM reflections: “It really connects me…