by Madeline | Feb 7, 2026 | creativity, meditation, Mindfulness, potential
What do you think of when you think of creativity? Far too many people think of someone other than themselves – art and ideas are for other people, or kids, but not them. But it’s not limited to children and those uncommon individuals like William Shakespeare and...
by Madeline | Oct 2, 2025 | Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Complementary Practices, disease, Health, Healthcare, Integrative Medicine, Longevity, MBSR, meditation, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, science, stress, Uncategorized
Meditation has a lot of benefits for those who practice regularly. New studies are suggesting that meditation can even help slow down the complicated process of aging. While the work is still new, it’s quite interesting and finds support in a wide variety of studies....
by Madeline | Sep 1, 2025 | Acceptance, anxiety, meditation, Mindfulness, stress
Anxiety is worrying about the future. One reason mindfulness helps anxiety is that being mindful means being in the present. The more you practice dwelling in the present moment, the less room you have for anxiety. It sounds simple, and it is – just not easy....
by Madeline | May 18, 2025 | Change, creativity, meditation, Mindfulness, personal growth, Practice, Uncategorized
Call it a hunch, gut feeling, intuition – that immediate sense of truth, without words or reasoning, is one of your most important faculties. It can tell you where you want to move in life, what you need to let go of, and how to best relate to challenges. But how can...
by Madeline | Mar 28, 2025 | Connection, Formal Practice, Informal Practice, inner peace, interconnection, meditation, Mindfulness, nature, Practice, science
Twenty-five hundred years ago, the Buddha meditated under the Bodhi tree. He was outside, in nature, when he attained enlightenment – not inside a monastery or palace. Whether you believe the story to be myth or history, people have long known that there is wisdom,...
by Madeline | Jan 1, 2026 | Athletic Performance, Behavior Change, Body Awareness, Client Stories, Health, MBSR, meditation, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, non-striving, Pain, personal growth, Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking about how your MSBR class has changed my life. One area I haven’t heard many people talk about is mindfulness and athletic performance. Your class helped me become more aware of my body and to tune into the messages it gives me. When I...
