Today I talk about the pillars central to our well being. Happily, it all starts with awareness that can be cultivated by mindfulness practices.

The other day I watched a recent video of Richie Davidson talking about neuroscience so today and tomorrow I’m going to tell you all about what he said.

In this episode I talk about the importance of self guided meditation. And I give you the perfect method for starting your own self guided meditation.

Today I take the definition I reviewed yesterday and I apply it to daily formal practice.

In this episode I talk in a deeper way about the definition of mindfulness for a more rounded understanding.

In this episode I talk about the connection, both outwardly and within the brain, built through compassion exercises.

In today’s episode I talk about the value and benefit to building empathy and compassion and the vital sense of connection that comes with this practice.

It’s Practice Wednesday! And here is an old favorite of mine. I’ve shared it here before, but it’s a really good one, so I’m sharing it here again! Check it out and I think you’re going to love it!

In a follow up to yesterday’s episode, today I talk about how compassion practices can impact the same family dramas in a positive way.

In this episode I talk about, as Thich Nhat Hanh says, when one person in a family practices Mindfulness, the rest of the family becomes more mindful automatically.