TO DO lists help us remember and get things done.But have you noticed that often these lists are ever present in our minds?We’re always wondering what to do next, what we forgot to do, and what we need to add to the list? How might it be if instead we were vigilant about a TO […]
Phoebe Chongchua, Editor of LifeFitMagazine.com, spoke with Brook Montagna, Personal Life Coach, around New Year’s about Mindfulness Practice and Setting Intentions. You can listen to the interview here and learn some strategies to gain clarity, joy and meaning in your life! Self Improvement never seemed like so much fun! If you are ready to re-vision your life and […]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live the life of another species…a dolphin… a butterfly…a tree? Today, my imagination goes underground into the daily life of the gopher. I am just amazed at the persistence of gophers. No matter how many times her tunnels are destroyed, the little gopher just keeps on digging. […]
On February 18, we’ll have another Mindful Life Community Conversation and I want to know what you want to talk about! Where do you want to bring Mindfulness Practice into your life? What is happening in the world that needs our thoughtful, careful, compassionate attention? What do you need to spark more passion and creativity […]
I keep thinking about building forts as a kid. I loved pulling out all the blankets and turning the living room into a fortress or a cave or a tea-house! So today, I ignored my grown-up mind, took the blankets off the bed and off the back of the couch, built myself a fort and […]
During the Wring In 2009! tele-workshop, participants were invited to get in touch with their deepest values and then create specific visions of a life lived according to those values. Again, there was limited time for sharing, so I invite you all to share here…. Were there any values that surprised you? In what ways […]
This week, my inspiration comes from all of the solicitations for donations I’ve received in the mail. One organization that called to me was Women for Women, helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives. I’ve decided to sponsor a woman for just $27/month and I invite you to do the something similar. Even just writing a letter to these women […]
The time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be a whirlwind of activity, when shopping trips take three times as long as usual and every joyful cookie exchange means an extra hour or two in the kitchen. Mindfully choosing your activities can keep you grounded in the moment, but to truly enjoy the holiday (or any) season, […]
Did you ever try to remember details about past holidays and find that they all blur together? When I noticed this, I realized it was partly because my family celebrated exactly the same way every year. More importantly, I recognized my tendency to become less mindful as I got caught up in the busyness and activities of […]
I’m glad you’ve found my mindful living blog! Here you’ll find inspiration and guidance for everyday mindfulness. As a life coach, I work with clients to develop positive patterns of thought so they can get the results they want out of their lives. My goal here is to provide readers with some of the same […]