09/12/2025
As we draw closer to the end of 2025 and the end of a 9 year, its definitely been a time of reflection at AURA. We are in the final squeeze of a 9 year, a year of completion, reflection and release, the energies mixed with us entering the Christmas period can be alot for some. As always know that I am here to hold safe space should you need me. I am feeling very humbled to all that have trusted the space this year. For myself I am beginning to slow down in order to fully enjoy a Christmas that is authentic to me and mine. Taking time after work today to colour with my youngest child, I was reminded of the power of Mindfulness, The Evolutionary Art of Awareness.
Mindfulness is at the heart of my Trauma Informed Practice as well as the heart of Buddist Spiritual Practice. It allows us to cultivate loving presence, curiosity and insight.
Mindfulness and Meditation grow the frontal lobe and neocortical function.
Mindfulness allows us to begin to create a gap between reaction and habitual response (imprint/samakara).
Colouring is a popular and effective mindfulness activity as it grounds you in the present moment, reduces stress and calms the mind by focusing attention on the simple, repetitive task.
So this is your invitation to just take a moment for yourself sometime very soon 🤍