Tag: mindful

How to fix yourself

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The first step in fixing yourself is to understand that you are not broken. You may be hurt, down-hearted, alone, depressed, or angry, but you are not broken. Yet still you may struggle, as I do, with feeling as though…

Getting things under control

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Does your life seem like it’s always under control? Are things always just working out the way you wanted or hoped for? Do people always respond to you in the manner you expect or deserve? Well I can tell you…

High anxiety

high anxiety

A couple of months ago I was asked to give the weekly talk at the temple which is due this coming Saturday. Being a layperson, this is not considered a “dhamma” talk. At the same time, my teacher Bhante Sujatha…

Creating peaceful awareness

Is awareness always present or is it gradually developed? The process of becoming more aware is the first step in developing mindfulness. So long as this awareness occurs with understanding and acceptance. But how often do any of us gain…

Mindful multitasking

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How many things can I do at one time and still be fully present and mindful? This is something I have questioned for a while now, and a recent discussion with Bhikkhuni Vimala inspired me to examine this even more…