Let’s be real. The whole reason we’re doing any of this mindfulness stuff, pausing, noticing our breath, tuning into the present moment, isn’t just to be calm and zen while life hurls curveballs at us. It’s to be effective. That’s right: to align our actions with our values and goals, to respond with wisdom instead of reactivity, and to live a life that actually feels like ours.
Delight in the Little Things: A Mindful Approach to Everyday Happiness
How Growing Plants Teaches Us About Personal Growth, Mindfulness, and Ecotherapy
I come from a long lineage of green thumbs—farmers and gardeners. Unfortunately, I didn’t quite inherit the gene. Or perhaps, more accurately, I’m not patient enough. Or actually, upon more reflection, growing things takes a lot of time and effort, and I prefer to put those resources toward something else.