Mindfulness and meditation have gained prominence as effective complementary tools in addiction recovery, alongside traditional therapies. Research shows these practices can reduce cravings, enhance emotional regulation, and prevent relapse. A holistic approach that integrates mindfulness with existing treatments offers individuals additional strategies to manage their recovery and improve overall well-being.
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Mindful Gratitude: A Key to Stress Relief
In the fast-paced world we live in, stress often feels like an unavoidable part of life. Deadlines, family responsibilities, and the endless to-do list can leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of balance. What if we could practice something simple and accessible? That helped us feel grounded, calm, and even joyful amidst the chaos. Enter… Continue reading Mindful Gratitude: A Key to Stress Relief
Taking a leap of faith
Taking a leap of faith has been one of the most profound and transformative decisions I’ve ever made. I worked at the same accounting firm for two decades. My career provided stability. This stability offered a comforting sense of security. Yet, over time, I felt that this security was turning into a cage. My heart… Continue reading Taking a leap of faith
Wherever you go, there you are
I went to Cuba, not to explore the culture, but to take one week of time to myself to sit and relax by the place I love so much – the ocean. The thought of waking, meditating, swimming and just being by the ocean for one week felt like the perfect thing for me to… Continue reading Wherever you go, there you are
Not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck
Today is Canada Day where I currently live. Canada is 150 years old. I feel thankful to live in this country because there is an abundance of beautiful nature, natural resources, fresh water, and it is generally a peaceful country. It feels good to reflect on what I have that is «good» versus what I… Continue reading Not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck
Doing what I love
I was thinking about a quote, by Marsha Sinetar, that I had read “Do what you love and the money will follow.” This is because I made it through my week, having done what I am supposed to do, work, work out, take care of myself, spend time with family and write. I feel uninspired… Continue reading Doing what I love
Meditation and getting back to the daily practice.
This week I attempted to re-start my daily meditation practice. I remember a time when I meditated every day. I had heard about Davidji in 2015, who is, from his site, “an internationally recognized stress-management expert, corporate trainer, meditation teacher, and author of the critically acclaimed and Amazon #1 Bestseller, destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal… Continue reading Meditation and getting back to the daily practice.
Reflections 