Mindfulness for everyday life…
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Welcome
Mindfulness isn’t something that only happens on a mountaintop or deep in the forest. It’s something we can open to right here in the middle of our everyday lives.
I’m inspired to bring mindfulness practice into the chaos of the day-to-day; the emails, the traffic, the moments when life feels overwhelming. While time in nature offers deep restoration, many of us don’t have the space to step away as often as we’d like. Mindfulness gives us another way to reconnect with ourselves and the ease that lives within each of us ~ not by escaping the world, but by waking up to it.
There are many different ways to practice mindfulness. Some practices will resonate with you, while others may not. There is no wrong way to practice mindfulness - the question is, which practice suits you in this present moment. My hope is that this space reminds you that well-being is possible and available to you, no matter who you are, or where you are.
Each moment is a chance to begin again.
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Each moment is a chance to begin again. ·
Through mindfulness practice, we have the opportunity to create a calm refuge right in the center of the storm.
Pillars of Practice
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Presence
The practice of returning again and again to this moment. Presence anchors us in what is real and alive, reminding us that peace is found here, not somewhere else.
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Compassion
Meeting ourselves and others with kindness, especially in moments of struggle. Compassion transforms mindfulness from awareness into connection.
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Balance
Mindfulness helps us find steadiness amid change ~ grounding when life feels unsteady, softening when things feel rigid. Balance allows us to move through the world with grace and clarity.
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Curiosity
Approaching each experience with openness rather than judgment. Curiosity keeps the practice fresh and alive, helping us see the world and ourselves with new eyes.
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Connection
Recognizing that we are not separate from the world around us. Through mindfulness, we feel our shared humanity and the deep interdependence that weaves through all things.
Frequently asked questions
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Mindfulness can be difficult to describe, and there are many definitions that try to capture the experience of mindfulness. Here is the definition that I am using currently.
When practicing mindfulness, we intend to gently rest our attention, with curiosity and compassion, on the presence of thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences, and we notice as these experiences arise and pass.
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Scientific studies have documented how mindfulness improves the overall well-being of those who practice it. Specifically, practitioners find improvements in their mood, such as reduced stress and anxiety, reduced rumination, and reduced emotional reactivity. Studies have found that mindfulness improves cognition, in the areas of focus, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
Mindfulness has been documented as helpful to people living with chronic pain and chronic illness, and those with a variety of neurotypes, such as ADHD and autism.
To dig deeper, you can check out the Articles linked on the Resources page.
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No, practicing mindfulness is not the same as therapy. Some people who practice mindfulness also benefit from therapy with a licensed psychotherapist. Mindfulness practice can sometimes enhance therapeutic work by introducing or practicing tools to enhance emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Some forms of therapy include mindfulness; however, the mindfulness services that I offer are not a replacement or alternative to therapy.
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Absolutely not! Plenty of people prefer not to focus on their breath as a part of mindfulness practice, and many people practice mindfulness with their eyes open. There are so many ways to vary mindfulness practices to suit a person’s preferences. See the resources page for more information.
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Yes, I offer services to everyone, and I strive to create a safe practice space for persons of all backgrounds and identities.
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The fee varies depending on the services provided. Please send me an inquiry so that I may quote you a fee. A sliding fee scale is available for many services.
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No, I am not affiliated with any medical insurance providers. Insurance companies rarely cover mindfulness services; however, you may want to inquire directly with your insurer to determine if there is any reimbursable coverage for my services.