Mindfulness/Meditation
No problem can be solved unless we are aware of it. Being mindful means you are aware, not just that you have knowledge, but you are attuned to things inside and outside of yourself. When we are aware we can make changes and this can gives us back a sense of inner power. Not a need to control, but a simple feeling that we can change our thinking and change our lives.
Jon Kabat-Zinn defined mindfulness as: “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.”
There are many ways to be mindful and often, being mindful is a meditation in and of itself. On this page, you will be given the opportunity to try different ways of paying attention and practicing non-judgment. Enjoy!
See What Its All About
The Scientific Power of Meditation.
Jon Kabat-Zinn talks about Mindfulness.
Acceptance of Thoughts and Feelings Part 1
Acceptance of Thoughts and Feelings Part 2
Mantras can help you slow down and relax.
Colleen Owens, LCPC helps guide you to obtain a sense of grounding, feeling centered, and being able to focus. Use this exercise if you are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, having difficulty making decisions or feeling disconnected.
For more audio file exercises, go to the Audio Files tab.
More Meditation Links
Do Yoga With Me - Free on-line yoga classes for beginners or skilled practioners
Gaiam.com - meditation rooms - Explore different sounds and pictures to help you calm, focus and be present.
Calm.com - Provides times moments of calm. You can choose the scenes you want to see as well as if you want to have a guided meditation or have only the music and picture.
Meditation Oasis Podcasts - Several different audio files to listen to when in need of some guidance.
Chopra Center - Varied information on Meditation and mindfulness.
Meditation Society of Australia - Free podcasts and lessons on meditation.
Headspace.com - Free app teaches meditation.