Much of my time is spent trying to convince people that mindfulness may not be the best option they've chosen to deal with (read: fix) their mental struggles. This may seem strange given I've been committed to mindfulness as a path of practice in both my personal and professional life. And yes, the research evidence [...]
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Building your meditation from the ground up
Tangled thoughts and frazzled feelings Mindfulness begins with meditation. Without a meditation practice, it's very difficult to stay present, meet the moment as it is, be compassionate, and connect with a nonjudgmental attitude. Meditation is the training ground for all the other things we collectively call a mindfulness practice. For many months, I've watched the [...]
Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic 