Today’s Mindful Life Conversation really got me thinking!  I hope it inspired you, too.  Here are some thoughts I had after the call….

……I am remembering another aspect of intuition.  To be really open to intuition, I have to be open to “hearing” or rather “intuiting” something that I don’t already know!  So if I’m attached to a belief or caught in a judgment about a situation, then I’m not always very open to new information that seems counter to something I am “sure of”.  

For example, I know times when I’ve had the intuition to do something completely out of character, something that goes against my usual way. I don’t always listen to that “hit” because it doesn’t seem that rational to me.  To follow that intuition requires that I take a bold step.  I sure don’t want to do that unless I’m really present!  And when present, I can more readily tell when one of the beliefs I’m holding on to is serving me or not.

This reminds me of ethical dilemmas – and how it’s really a choice to live from the heart (our intuition organ).  When we are in difficult decision making situations, sometimes the “right” answer is simply to follow what we feel is right…. Read more of Open Thread – Mindfulness, Acceptance and Intuition

“On this path no effort is ever wasted,
no gain is ever reversed;
even a little of this practice will shelter you from great sorrow.”
- Krishna counsels Arjuna in the “Song of the Blessed One” (Bhagavad-Gita 2.40, translated by Stephen Mitchell)

The wisdom of these words sinks into my heart as I reflect on the past year. It is indeed comforting to remember that no effort is wasted, that even when it does not seem so, I remain on the path of growth and evolution.

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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 the season.  I seemed to go into ‘auto-pilot’ mode where I let myself be swept away by the tide of traditions and family expectations.  

That’s when I decided to be more mindful and create something uniquely memorable about each holiday.  To do this, I needed to SLOW DOWN so that I could consciously consider and wisely select each holiday activity.  And I needed to remember to be more fully present for each activity that was so carefully chosen.  This process of Mindful Holidays, the conscious choice of activities and participation in my own unique way, was quite liberating. With mindfulness, I am less concerned about appearances, judgments or expectations.  Not only have the holidays become more memorable, but they’ve also become a lot more fun.

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I’m glad you’ve found my 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 tools.  This blog will help you create a life that matches your inner truth, goes beyond ego struggles, and rests more peacefully in the present moment.  I’ll address relationship issues, spirituality, a mindful approach to social and environmental issues, career issues, health and wellness and simply staying present in your daily life.  Enjoy!