The healing qualities of nature are profound and well documented. These elements and qualities are within us also. Connecting to them enhances our body’s senses allowing for a deeper moment to moment awareness.

This breathing technique has been used for millenniums as a way to restore balance to the brains two hemispheres.

The breath anchors you to the present moment. This orderly patterned breathing gives the mind something to count and all the while we’re breathing into a state of calm.

Mindfulness employs many meditations that connect the mind/body to the heart. The breath centers this practice.

Mindfulness encourages us to abide in the stillness of being. Yet, our culture values constant doing. Can we just learn to be and have that be enough?

Mindfulness cultivates the attribute of patience. A serene mountain evokes an image that can be brought to mind during times of uncertainty and strife. It’s unmoving presence offers a reassurance.

The imagery of a mountain can help cultivate a sense of steadfastness in times of uncertainty.

Life is full of possibilities. You can navigate through it all with trust or skepticism ... mindfulness helps you cultivate trustworthiness.

Choose trust over fear and skepticism. It’s a foundational quality that grows out of Mindfulness.

Being open minded and full of wonder for the present moment is foundational for practicing mindfulness.