Tag Archives: mindfulness

Finding Hope in Dark Times

Posted on February 17, 2017 by writeherewritenow

The flowering quince blossoms by my front gate bring their bright beauty to the darkness of winter. Why do these small blossoms affect me so deeply, more than the profusion of wildflowers, honeysuckle, and roses on long summer days?  When … Continue reading →

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Just BE

Posted on May 29, 2015 by writeherewritenow

Hunched over my computer at work, I feel my muscles tense up and a burning sensation between my shoulder blades. I’ve worked through lunch, there’s a meeting in fifteen minutes, and I feel like I’m being chased by a powerful … Continue reading →

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Wherever You Go There You Are

Posted on January 28, 2015 by writeherewritenow

Wherever You Go, There You Are, the title of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s book on mindfulness, offers us a powerful reminder: wherever you go, your state of mind, your energies, your consciousness informs everything you do. Many leaders have heard that mindfulness … Continue reading →

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First Tune Your Instrument

Posted on January 7, 2015 by writeherewritenow

In our world of challenge and change, we can get so busy rushing from one problem to another that we lose sight of possibilities. Mindful leadership often means stepping back, taking time to reflect instead of simply reacting. A few … Continue reading →

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How Do You Deal with Challenge?

Posted on November 2, 2014 by writeherewritenow

Last month my home Internet service went out. Frustrated and incredulous, I kept re-inserting the usb connection device that had worked perfectly well the day before. Then for the next two weeks I had to deal with delivery delays, repeated … Continue reading →

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The Center Space

Posted on January 15, 2014 by writeherewritenow

“Thirty spokes meet at the wheel’s axis; The center space makes the wheel useful. Form clay into a cup; The center space gives it purpose. Frame doors and windows for a house; The openings make the space useful. Therefore, purpose … Continue reading →

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