Sunday, June 5, 2011

How to Travel this Summer

A great post from my new favorite web site - www.mindbodygreen.com.   On how to create a sacred space while traveling, which has to be one of the most stressful endeavors with miles between gates, overcrowded flights, weather's unpredictability, etc. etc. etc.  

"Surrender" is my mantra while I travel. 

And this essay outlines some ways to feel at home once you reach your destination:  6 Ways to Create a Sacred Space While Traveling.  

What are your suggestions? 

Saturday, June 4, 2011

How to be Mindful

5 specific exercises to promote mindfullness in your every day life.  Very helpful summary and over view for those new to mindfulness and a great review for those already familiar.   
Thich Nhat Hanh on the Practice of Mindfulness

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Pema Chrodron on Unconditional Friendship with Oneself

Maitri means unconditional friendship with oneself, how to be at relaxed with yourself, or feeling at home in your mind and your body. She discusses how our relationship to pain affects this.