Book Review: How to train a wild elephant and other adventures in mindfulness by Jan Chozen Bays by Guest Reviewer Aarathi Selvan My day began with racing thoughts. I had so much to do and the to-do lists kept showing up at the speed of light. Almost. Every time I became aware of them, I would try [...]
Month: May 2012
A Celebration of 10-years and a new site!
The OMC began in 2003 with a class of 10 people drawn from our private practice. We met in a conference room at the Riverside Hospital that barely fit 12 of us and a three-section oak conference table. Each evening that table had to be stacked in the corner so we could do the Body [...]
Relaxation – a practice red herring
When we start on the path of mindfulness, we have a natural desire to feel good. In many cases, participants tell us that all they want is to feel "better." "Better" is, of course, a relative term and it points to our wish to simply ease the pain we feel. This is a good start! [...]
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