“In the day to day unfolding of our busy lives, all that is so precious to us at the end of our life, is usually skipped over most of our life.”

This is a beautiful summation by Dr. Illana Berger of why it is so urgent and fundamental for us to learn how to live our lives mindfully.

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The fastest way to happiness is within you, right here and now! It’s the absolute acceptance of WHO YOU ARE in this moment, as Marie Claire Bernards writes in this article. But most of us are not entirely aware of the subconscious ways in which we refuse to accept ourselves as we are. This is where meditation is so powerful. Through meditation we guide ourselves to ourselves - authentically - in the moment. We have a chance to “see” and “befriend” those unseen parts of ourselves that are refusing to accept the real person that we are. With regular practice, these parts begin to soften and relax and reveal the true vulnerable and beautiful Self within. Subconscious behavior patterns, generated and maintained by these parts, begin to drop away. This is the beginning of freedom, healing, and happiness!

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In this post by Deepak Chopra he explains how our own mind keeps us from fulfilling our potential. It’s a trained mind that gets us where we want to be. This is possible for you! You may just need a regular practice to quiet the mind’s “chatter” (think about starting your own meditation practice) Just imagine the benefits!