This guided meditation invites the practitioner to bring to mind memories of generosity - both received from others and given by us. Though we can't always be generous, we can always connect with the feeling, inclining the heart and being open to each moment.

This meditation explores the benefits of gratitude and ways to practice it mindfully. There are clear benefits from slowing down and digging in to these practices. This meditation comes from Jack Kornfield. Find the full text at jackkornfield.com/meditation-gratitude-joy/.

This episode explores the benefits of gratitude and ways to practice it mindfully. There are clear benefits from slowing down and digging in to these practices. You can submit your "One Good Thing" by visiting https://center4selfcare.wordpress.com and selecting the link near the top of the right column. The closing guided meditation comes from Jack Kornfield. Find the full text at https://jackkornfield.com/meditation-gratitude-joy/.

The simplest instruction in mindfulness meditation is to Begin Again. Beginners and experienced meditators alike find themselves lost in thought or carried away in an emotion. The practice is to gently guide the attention back to the focus of attention and begin again. This guided practice begins with movement inspired by his teacher, Jonathan Foust (www.jonathanfoust.com).

The simplest instruction in mindfulness meditation is to Begin Again. Beginners and experienced meditators alike find themselves lost in thought or carried away in an emotion. The practice is to gently guide the attention back to the focus of attention and begin again. This talk includes the story of Marc's first meditation while the guided practice begins with movement inspired by his teacher, Jonathan Foust (www.jonathanfoust.com).

Mindful Consumption is about more than what we eat. It is about everything we put into our body, including news, gossip, ruminations and stories. The accompanying practice is inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, who talks of the Four Nutriments: edible food, sense impressions, volition (motivations) and consciousness (misperceptions). It offers a series of intentions that can be repeated silently.

Mindful Consumption is about more than what we eat. It is about everything we put into our body, including news, gossip, ruminations and stories. This practice is inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, who talks of the Four Nutriments: edible food, sense impressions, volition (motivations) and consciousness (misperceptions). It offers a series of intentions that can be repeated silently.

Connecting with silence is a valuable way to arrive in the present moment. Used as an anchor to our experience, we can find silence in our environment and also inside of us.

Connecting with silence is a valuable way to arrive in the present moment. We can find silence in our environment and also inside of us. This talk uses the inspiration of Thich Nhat Hanh and his book, Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise.

The ancient Tibetan tradition of Tonglen is a way to exchange energy amongst beings. In this counterintuitive practice, we breath in the suffering and pain of another and breath out our natural love and compassion. It is a fierce practice but usually very nourishing. We cultivate empathy, connection and wisdom.