by Madeline | Jun 30, 2025 | adversity, Blame, fear, forgiveness, freedom, grief, personal growth, relationships
“Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you.” ~Jean Paul Sartre Does this article by Kate Swoboda speak to you? She shares this discovery: when you decide to forgive, you get to decide who you are. Image: crismatos
by Madeline | Feb 16, 2026 | Acceptance, Blame, Change, Health, inner peace, interconnection, kindness, meditation, Practice, relationships, stress, Tips
In my work as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) educator, I meet people for whom stress has taken the upper hand in their lives. One of the things we discover as we learn how to meditate and observe our thoughts and emotions is that everything we say, and...
by Madeline | Oct 24, 2025 | Acceptance, Blame, Change
This is a short video by Ian Lawton about how Acceptance is necessary for change.