This is the last of the series about the foundations of mindfulness practice. We will dig deeper into attributes that you may not have thought were a part of mindfulness. We often speak about the awareness of the now in mindful practices. However, a critical attribute in mindfulness practice is trust. We must first begin with trusting in our body and how it is communicating to us is paramount. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS What happens when we do not trus...
Aug 02, 2021•19 min
We are continuing our journey in learning more about the foundations and attributes of mindfulness. When we look at various definitions of words, sometimes understanding a definition is confusing when the definition is within the definition. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS In this episode, I invite you to listen and learn what acceptance means in mindfulness. One thing that acceptance does not mean in the mindfulness world is being a doormat. So how do you ...
Jul 26, 2021•19 min
Join me as I continue a discussion on how to improve your mindfulness practice. In this episode, I review attributes of mindfulness practice that I discussed in the previous two episodes. I hope you can appreciate how the mindfulness practice attributes work together to inspire kindness and compassion. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS Another vital part of mindfulness practice is expressing gratitude. Use the moment of now to reflect on events that helped tu...
Jul 19, 2021•20 min
In this episode, I share more of what I about attributes of mindfulness. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS In the previous episode, we explored how the ego operates by reminiscing and halting actions of progressing toward future endeavors. We learned how perceived fears and judgments feed the ego and inevitably prevent an authentic, mindful awareness experience. In this episode, the attribute that we will explore is being open and keeping a“beginner ‘s” dur...
Jul 12, 2021•20 min
As an educator, I often use different training techniques to help the participant understand subject matter content. In this episode, I use role-play to share how to use mindfulness practice as a nonjudgmental strategy to appreciate exploring the awareness of “now.” Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS I invite you to begin a nonjudgmental approach by releasing self-judgment. When we can release our self-judgment, we can start to see outside of ourselves witho...
Jul 05, 2021•21 min
We are continuing our journey in learning more about the foundations and attributes of mindfulness. When we look at various definitions of words, sometimes understanding a definition is confusing when the definition is within the definition. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS In this episode, I invite you to listen and learn what acceptance means in mindfulness. One thing that acceptance does not mean in the mindfulness world is being a doormat. So how do you ...
Jul 02, 2021•19 min
Mindfulness practice seems easier to perform when we are in the park or at the beach, and we are focused on our awareness of the environment as we concentrate on our breath. What about during everyday life? Life happens. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS As we re-enter socialization and interacting with others face-face, we may discover that we are a little rusty with face-face social skills. Many of us are learning new skills. Just like a student driver prep...
Jun 28, 2021•21 min
A garden is constantly changing. It is expected and it is a natural process of a bountiful garden. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS Being mindfully aware of truth and the reality of now does not mean that we ruminate over the negative and gloss over the positive with rose-colored glasses. It does mean finding new possibilities for new results. Bringing sprouts of positivity into an environment which appears to be saturated with lifeless possibilities takes a...
Jun 21, 2021•24 min
Thank you for joining me on another Transition Awareness Breathing podcast video. We are going to use everyday items to create kindness and sensitivity in our world. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS The goal is not to create something that is “perfect.” The goal is to appreciate the now and be aware of the impact we have in our world. Parents can help children explore their creativity and show compassion towards nature. The post You are not alone – How to ...
Jun 14, 2021•28 min
Join me as I give you a mindful tour of my little garden. We are using everything we have learned about mindfulness and awareness. We block will out distractors and take in the beauty of now. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS The post Practicing mindfulness in the garden appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net ....
Jun 07, 2021•16 min
In this episode, I will share interesting facts about why pets complement the practice of mindfulness and relaxation. Research regarding Animals Assisted Therapy (AAT), particularly in inpatient settings, contributes to a new appreciation of the benefits of partnering mindfulness practice with compassion pet presence. Opportunities are ripe for further research on the effects of AAT in outpatient settings. Studies have indicated that companion pets positively impact helping decrease heart rate, ...
May 31, 2021•35 min
This Transition Awareness Breathing Podcast is episode two of a three-part series. The resource I am using for this three-part series is PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Rabbi Aharon Lerner, a renowned author, and psychotherapist. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS Rabbi Lerner contacted me and asked if I would help spread the word “to the many”- that children with ADHD can thrive and lead happy, beautiful lives. I am pleased ...
May 24, 2021•23 min
This Transition Awareness Breathing Podcast is episode two of a three-part series. The resource I am using for this three-part series is PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Rabbi Aharon Lerner, a renowned author, and psychotherapist. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS Rabbi Lerner contacted me and asked if I would help spread the word “to the many”- that children with ADHD can thrive and lead happy, beautiful lives. I am pleased ...
May 17, 2021•23 min
This Transition Awareness Breathing Podcast is the first episode in a three-part series. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS The resource I will be using is PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Rabbi Aharon Lerner, a renowned author, and psychotherapist. Rabbi Lerner contacted me and asked if I would help spread the word “to the many”- that children with ADHD can thrive and lead happy beautiful lives. It is my pleasure to present P...
May 10, 2021•23 min
The last time you went on a walk, did you pay attention to what was around you? The trees, flowers, people, cars, buildings, the smells, temperature, and the weather. What were your thoughts? Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS Today I invite you to travel with me on a virtual field trip. We are strolling down a path of a botanical garden. We are going to push the boundaries of our awareness. As we begin to walk, our eyes capture bright colors. The wind flows s...
May 03, 2021•24 min
Many of us are living our lives on a tank of routine practices and habitual reactions. And why not? Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS We have learned these techniques as a way to survive and thrive in our world. What is the cost? Our modus operandi has driven us to an emotionally droughtful existence which rewards high productivity and drains the very essence of appreciating the “now”. Our economic system accommodates target populations that do not have time ...
Apr 26, 2021•22 min
In this episode, I share how I teach mindfulness, awareness, and relaxation breathing to elementary students. I teach two mini–Virtual Transition Awareness Breathing (VTAB) sessions each week. I use mnemonics and music as a part of my methodology in teaching. We are working on mindfulness talking in Virtual TAB. I found a fantastic mnemonic tool to help my elementary students learn mindful speaking, and I wanted to share it with you. I hope after you listen to this podcast, you will feel comfort...
Apr 19, 2021•22 min
Is time an entity of space or a mindset? Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS Whatever time is, time cannot be stopped. As the continuum of minutes passes into the past, some of us find ourselves reminiscing over times gone by. And before you know it, more time has passed. It seems like an endless cycle. Because time is continuous, we may find ourselves handling time like sand on the beach. We allow mounds of ” the sands of time” to slip through playful hands on...
Apr 12, 2021•20 min
Going to bed with mindfulness on the mind may seem like a bizarre concept. After all, we have usually discussed mindfulness activities during daytime hours. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Android RSS May I suggest that mindfulness practices can be a part of our bedtime routine? In this episode, we will explore the tips to help you wind down using mindfulness. Part of winding down is practicing awareness of our emotions and moods. We may not want to reminisce about sit...
Apr 05, 2021•23 min
