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Mindfulness Frequently Asked Questions

Mindfulness: Some Frequently Asked Questions (Excerpt from the upcoming book: “50 Best Mindful Practices – Quick & Easy Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Create Calm” by Maureen Fitzgerald, PhD (www.MaureenFitzgerald.com) “Simply put, mindfulness is moment-to-moment awareness. It is cultivated by purposely paying attention to things we ordinarily never give a moments thought to. It

Maya Angelou was my hero

I am sad to see her go and glad she was so beautiful! “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it, possibly without claiming it, she stands up for all women”. Maya Angelou

Mindful quote on seeking goals

“What we really seek is not the surface gaols [like money and status] those are just means to an end. What we are really after is the feeling of relief that comes when the drive is satisfied. Relief, relaxation, and an end to the tension. Peace happiness – no more yearning. “ Bhante Gunaratana

Mindful Prayer of Acceptance

Daily Prayer of Acceptance By Lise Storgard I accept myself completely. I accept my strengths and my weaknesses, my gifts and my shortcomings. I accept myself completely as a human being. I accept that I am here to learn and grow, and I accept that I am learning and growing. I accept the personality I’ve

Lawyers need mindfulness

Here is a great article by law professor Rhonda Magee on why lawyers need mindfulness. http://nwlawyer.wsba.org/nwlawyer/april_may_2014?pg=22#pg20

Trust takes seconds to break and years to repair

“Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair.” Anonymous.

April 28 is G-Day- a global social movement for Girls aged 10-12

Once upon a time, the key passages of life were honoured in our communities. G Day is a new global social movement anchored by day-long events that celebrate, inspire and empower girls ages 10 to 12 as they transition into adolescence. The inaugural G Day event is taking place on April 28, 2014, a

Women don’t know their own power

“I have asked for equality nothing more…Women are entirely unaware of their power. Like an elephant led by a string, they are subordinated by…just those who are most interested in holding them in slavery.” Victoria Woodhull, Prophet of Women’s Power, 1872

Branding event for Women April 10

Join me at “Learn the essentials of personal branding for professional and political success” Did you love Women’s Campaign School and can’t wait to learn more? Join us for our first ever WCS workshop: Personal Branding for Women on April 10th! Our branding experts will lead you through the process of crafting your unique

Reality is dull

“The trouble with ordinary reality is that a lot of it is dull so we long ago decided to leave it for somewhere better.” Charles Tart, Living the Mindful Life.