Tag: rest
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Rebuild Trust with Your Body: A Self-Care Journey
Many people struggle to maintain their New Year’s resolutions focused on diet and exercise. The author urges readers to reconsider their approach to self-improvement by emphasizing the importance of listening to their bodies rather than rigid goals. The meditation practice fosters self-care, intuition, and reconnection with one’s needs for overall wellbeing.
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Give Yourself a Gift of Rest During Holidays
The post emphasizes the importance of self-care during the busy holiday season, encouraging individuals to take time for rest and relaxation amidst their focus on others. It suggests meditation as a tool for achieving inner peace and offers resources for guided practices, while wishing readers joyful holidays and a fulfilling New Year.
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Mindfulness in Health and Sickness: Steps to Heal with Compassion
The author reflects on the themes of impermanence and suffering, sharing personal struggles with chronic illness. They emphasize the importance of self-kindness and compassion in overcoming the urge to “power through” pain. By practicing mindfulness and changing habitual responses, individuals can foster healthier coping strategies and ultimately enhance their quality of life.
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A Case for Mindful Laziness
The summer holiday period in the Northern hemisphere is nearly over. Perhaps you have already taken your break from work or school; maybe you are still looking forward to it. In any case, I hope that after reading my thoughts below, you will consider a “mindful laziness” to be an enticing option for rest and…
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Quit
This post is all about why I quit (many) things in my life, and you probably should quit (at least some) things too. I have recently finished reading “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away” written by Annie Duke, a professional poker player. The book makes a logical and extensive argument for quitting,…
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Time Out
Today I have an unusual opportunity to meditate in silence for the full day. Even these words in fact were written yesterday – it’s a little bit like time travel this way. But when I publish this blog post (thanks to scheduling features!), it will be Sunday – my personal one-day silent meditation retreat. I…
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Recharge ⚡
In the times of pain and suffering we need all the good things that we can possibly manage to hold on to. Yet in those difficult times we typically forget to recharge, refuel, and resource. I too have been overwhelmed by the wars and natural disasters that have just kept on going this year. I…
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Rest & Digest 😋
Have you ever asked yourself why it is sometimes so difficult to take time to rest? I have noticed my inability to take breaks and rest properly a long time ago – probably around the time I moved to Denmark. Having spent most of my work life up to that point in the US and…
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