Byw'n Llawn / Living Fully - North Wales Mindfulness and Cancer

05/11/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/oct/27/the-clocks-go-back-but-now-is-not-the-time-to-hibernate?CMP=share_btn_url
A really lovely article about mindful activities for appreciating this time of year. Joy-Watching

The dark months make nature harder to access, but these simple activities will help you stay connected to it

24/06/2024

Good morning all. I woke up to things outside my control and veering off plan. A friend told me of a Japanese study to write down my emotions and shred or tear the scribbles as the research indicates that this action enables people to let go of the negative emotions of frustration, anger, fear etc far better than if the scribbles are kept to one side or left in a journal. The action of letting go.

I've also been introduced to a "To be list".

Today, I've vented my frustrations on paper, shredded those thoughts and cleared my mind to write my "To Be List" before I write my "To Do List".

Today I am going to BE:
Calm
Kind

I invite you to think about what you would like to BE today. Your list can comprise one action or a few to suit your needs and times throughout the day.

Happy BEING mindful.

Helpful resource:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202012/what-is-be-list

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10/06/2024

Hello to you all our followers. I'm new on the admin team for Facebook. I'm Shazz and I have been thinking of setting myself a weekly theme for my mindfulness using the 9 attitudes of mindfulness:
nonjudging,
gratitude,
patience,
a beginner's mind,
trust,
non-striving,
acceptance,
letting go,
gratitude
generosity.

I tend to use very short solo practices throughout my day. Today's inspiration came as I midfully waited for my kettle to boil. I let go of the need for the kettle to boil quickly so I could make my cuppa.

I decided my theme for my short practices: coming to the breath, standing in mountain or sitting is "Letting Go". Does anyone fancy joining me on my quest?

Maybe you have a favourite pairing of mindful practice and theme?
If you do, please let me know and we can share and explore different ideas.

Whatever you're doing, however you're feeling may you feel some ease, know you're loved and experience kindness either by giving or receiving.

18/04/2024

Some really helpful resources are on here 😊

Cancer Support UK's website now features a new Signposting section. This extensive reference resource is available for organisations, support groups and individuals. It contains information about other useful and relevant charities/bodies who offer help and support to people affected by a cancer diagnosis. So don't struggle alone - please look through the different sections to see what help is available https://bit.ly/3W35ayN

13/04/2024

This is such a common experience. Many people find accessing our courses helpful at this difficult time of transition when treatment ends. Keep your eyes open for new dates coming soon.

31/01/2024

Are you enjoying seeing the small glimpses of spring around now? Have a read of our latest blog post. It'd be lovely to hear your thoughts and ideas.

https://livingfully.org.uk/evolving-intentions-as-snowdrops-approach/

10/01/2024

We have another Mindfulness course starting soon. There are still places available. See the website www.livingfully.org.uk for more information

16/10/2023

This is a great video about Mindfulness. If your interested in having a go, we have regular taster sessions. Have a look at our website for more details -https://livingfully.org.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzR62JJCMBQ

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes th...

12/10/2023

It’s always good when the Cancer Support UK team meets in person. Our latest creative planning session in London proved extremely rewarding, with many innovative ideas for improving all our service areas. One thing we are acutely aware of, based on feedback from Cancer Coach participants and Cancer Kit recipients, is how isolating cancer is. People describe how alone they feel on their cancer journeys. There is a massive need for emotional and psychological support and practical help. This is why we will all play our part to deliver the following three commitments by 2025:
• Cancer Coach will be made available to 10,000 or more individuals who will benefit from FREE emotional support following their Cancer treatment.
• Every one of the 2000 children diagnosed with Cancer in the UK will be provided with a FREE Kids’ Cancer Kit.
• By 2025, we will train over 10,000 Workplace Cancer Support Ambassadors, ensuring that at least one million or more individuals impacted by cancer in the workplace can have the right conversations and feel supported to deliver better outcomes for all.
If you, too, are inspired by our work, here’s how you can help us:
• Introduce us to organisations, so we can train Workplace Cancer Support Ambassadors.
• Spread the word about Cancer Coach and Cancer Kits through local hospitals/medical centres/grass roots community groups.
• Share information about Cancer Coach with someone with a primary cancer diagnosis (stage 1-3) who has completed their cancer treatment.
Just go to www.cancersupportuk.org to find out more. Thank you.

25/09/2023

Have a look at our website to read a new Blog from the amazing Shazz. She tells us how Mindfulness and our Retreat days in Trigonos has helped her move from patient to person - https://livingfully.org.uk/from-patient-to-person/

22/05/2023

FREE Mindfulness Courses for anyone living with Cancer or has in the past. Improves wellbeing, anxiety and sleep. Have a look at our website for what others have said and get in touch for more information. www.livingfully.org.uk/feedback