Healing & Transformation Through Mindful Writing
We live in a world saturated with pain. From global conflicts to cruelty unfolding close to home, the constant exposure to distress can overwhelm even the most compassionate hearts. Over time, it becomes easier to go numb—to feel disconnected, detached, … Continued The post Mindfulness as Resistance: Reclaiming Empathy in an Overwhelming World first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .
When I look back, I am amazed at how differently I dealt with adversity during the first few decades of my life. Growing up in a stressful home primed me to experience life with caution. Whether it was being afraid of physical … Continued The post How to Increase Your Sense of Control and Boost Your Resilience first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .
“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” ~George S. Patton Much of the difficulty and struggle that we go through in life comes from our resistance to change. At some point, we get stuck in painful circumstances, … Continued The post How to Stop Running from, Neglecting, and Betraying Yourself first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” ~Steve Jobs I was a sensitive child growing up, and I felt everything deeply. Unfortunately, my childhood home was dominated by chronic tension, … Continued The post How to Trust Yourself After the Trauma of Being Dismissed and Invalidated in Childhood first appeared on The Mindfulness…
Whether you celebrate or not, the holiday season can be stressful for many reasons. From experiencing difficult emotions like grief, anger, or resentment that seem to resurface out of nowhere, to the pressures of making everything perfect for everyone, there’s a … Continued The post How to Avoid Emotional Burnout This Holiday Season first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .
If you’re feeling extra anxiety these days, you are not alone. We’re all in a state of uncertainty as we’re facing the coronavirus, its economic fallout, and the social disruption sweeping through the country. None of us are going to … Continued The post 3 Mind-Body-Heart Practices For Coping With Uncertain Times first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .
There is so much noise and overwhelm these days that it’s almost impossible to not feel crippling anxiety on a regular basis. With a march of commitments, appointments, and obligations that never seem to end, we’re a nation of chronically stressed and … Continued The post 4 Healing Practices To Reduce Daily Stress And Ease Anxiety first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .
“Healing requires from us to stop struggling, but to enjoy life more and endure it less.” – Darina Stoyanova There are few things we seek more in life than to feel loved and safe. This is especially vital in childhood … Continued The post 3 Healing Practices To Shift From Chronic Anxiety To Embracing Yourself & Life Fully first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .
“Our practice rather than being about killing the ego is about simply discovering our true nature.” ~Sharon Salzberg One of the symptoms of living in today’s fast-paced world is the underlying feeling of loneliness, overwhelm, and disconnection. Chronically stressed and under financial and … Continued The post Open Your Heart And Drop The Ego With These 3 Powerful Practices first appeared on The…
“The human mind is a relational and embodied process that regulates the flow of energy and information.” ~Daniel J. Siegel We are emotional creatures, and we were born to express emotions freely and openly. Somewhere along the way, however, many … Continued The post How To Release Emotions Stuck In Your Body first appeared on The Mindfulness Journal .