Tips on Starting a Mindfulness Practice
It's that time of year when many of us decide to go into the new year with new intentions, such as eating more healthily and keeping fit....
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
What can we learn from Carl Rogers for teaching mindfulness?
There are many parallels between mindfulness and the theories and concepts expounded by the humanist psychologist Carl Rogers. While he...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Giving Ourselves Permission to Meditate
One of the things that strikes me when I am trying to sustain a regular mindfulness practice is how easy it is to think up reasons why I...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 4 min
Establishing a Meditation Posture
There are many different forms of meditation taught in a variety of traditions, and similarly, a range of guidance on how to establish a...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
The Value of Silence
Silence is something I have valued extremely highly especially since I encountered meditation and the tranquillity and solitude a good...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Steadying the Mind
The open road is a metaphor for the journeys we take in life. It is perhaps inevitable that, if we remain on that road, we will, as we do...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Loving-Kindness
In traditional teachings, loving-kindness is defined as unconditional positive regard toward oneself and others, including other...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Simplifying Life
We often make life difficult for ourselves, but it need not be. We gather roles and responsibilities, schedule too much into our diaries,...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
What is Mindfulness?
You may have heard about mindfulness in the media. It’s getting a lot of press at the moment as if it some kind of new discovery. In...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
The Judging Mind
One of the distinct features about the human mind is its tendency to apply judgement to experience. The judging mind has its likes and...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Noticing the Little Things
It is so easy to find ourselves rushing from A to B throughout our daily lives. But this comes at a cost. In our pressing schedule, we...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Falling Apart Mindfully
In the natural world decomposition is an essential aspect of life. Leaves turn to mulch, break down and nourish the soil, and in turn,...
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Michael Atkinson
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Guided Meditations
Follow the links below for some guided mindfulness meditations. We will be adding more soon. Breathing Meditation: 5 - 6 Minutes...
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Michael Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Working with Positive Emotions
Compared to negative emotions, positive emotions often seem less obvious, less overwhelming, and perhaps less frequently experienced (or...
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Michael Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Why Meditate in the Morning?
I often get asked the question: 'what is the best time of the day to meditate?'. I often reply that there are different benefits to be...
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Michael Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Alleviating Stress
We have all experienced stress in our lives. Stress can arise when we feel overwhelmed with the amount of work we have to do, when life...
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Michael Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2021
- 1 min
Noticing Thoughts
You may have heard that a key aspect of mindfulness is the practice of observing the activity of the mind. Through meditation, for...
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Michael Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2021
- 1 min
Prioritising Well-Being
As a mindfulness teacher I often hear people saying that they struggle to find the time in the day to nurture themselves, or just simply...
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Michael Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Re-telling our Life Stories
Human beings are great storytellers. We tell stories about others’ lives but also about our own life. It is how we create meaning out of...
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Michael Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2021
- 1 min
Being Kind to Ourselves
Being kind to ourselves is an important dimension of our well-being, yet we do not always give ourselves the attention that we need,...
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