Inspiring Resources for an Optimal Life

N.O.W. (Notice Open Wait)

CHANGE HAPPENS IN THE PRESENT MOMENT "When I look at my habits as practices, as something I am teaching myself, instead of a fatal flaw that I can never change, I create enough space to identify what I am doing that doesn't feel nourishing. Then, if I choose to, I can move into the mood of being a creator, of shaping my life." ~ Jennifer Louden Think of the last time you found yourself in one of your not so healthy habits or patterns. You know....those behaviors that leave you feeling out of whack afterwards. Activities like negative self-talk, overeating, gossiping, or binge shopping. Take a few moments to recall your most recent habitual experience. As you bring the experience to mind, slo

Mindfulness In a Moment

StartFragment MINDFULNESS IN A MOMENT Cultivate a positive mind-body balance in just a moment. 1. BREATHE - Pause and notice the quality of your breathing. Allow the breath to become slow and intentional, easy and natural. With each breath feel the rise and fall of your belly and chest like ocean waves rolling through. Inhale and silently repeat the word JOY. Exhale and silently repeat the word PEACE. 2. OBSERVE - Select an object in your environment and give it your full attention. It could be a tree, a bird, or a chair. Simply notice the thing you are looking at. Gaze with curiosity, as if seeing it for the first time. Visually explore every aspect of its formation. With a relaxed focus, e