Mindfulness Meditation with Heidi Andersen

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Mindfulness Meditation with Heidi Andersen

We are not hardwired to be happy. That is why my mission is to help Changemakers, leaders & entrepre A mindful based life creates inner sustainability.

I offer classes and coaching in Mindfulness & compassion based approaches to living a sustainable life in joy. MBSR/MBCT/Positive neuroplasticity

23/10/2024

"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.

There was a pause.

"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.

"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."

"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.

"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right."
A.A. Milne

Sending thoughts to those having a Difficult Day today and hope you have your own Piglet to sit beside you.
~ A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

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10/10/2024

"Something sacred is coming this way....

That is how my ancestors would have said it.

In the midst of all this turmoil and confusion, when we cannot clearly see the path before us, when we feel trapped in a situation we cannot control,

then I believe the wise elders of my holy heritage would climb to the high place of the heart,

draw the circle of reason and faith around them, and stand to sing their prayers into the open sky of the history to come.

They would not shrink into a corner afraid, but rise up to catch the first light of what was coming into being all around them.

We are living in a time of emergence.

We are the witnesses to a great renewal.

The world is full of the fear of birth and change, but that transformation will one day be our blessing.

Do not be afraid, but be believing.

Come to the place where the ancestors are already standing.

Come and see.

Something sacred is coming this way."

~ The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, Choctaw

27/09/2024

Khalil Gibran on Fear ❤️

It is said that before entering the sea
a river trembles with fear.

She looks back at the path she has traveled,
from the peaks of the mountains,
the long winding road crossing forests and villages.

And in front of her,
she sees an ocean so vast,
that to enter
there seems nothing more than to disappear forever.

But there is no other way.
The river can not go back.

Nobody can go back.
To go back is impossible in existence.

The river needs to take the risk
of entering the ocean
because only then will fear disappear,
because that’s where the river will know
it’s not about disappearing into the ocean,
but of becoming the ocean.

17/06/2024

“You’re walking the labyrinth of life. Yes, you’re meant to move forward, but almost never in a straight line. Yes, there’s an element of achievement, of beginning and ending, but those are minor compared to the element of being here now. In the moments you stop trying to conquer the labyrinth of life and simply inhabit it, you’ll realize it was designed to hold you safe as you explore what feels dangerous. You’ll see that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be, meandering along a crooked path that is meant to lead you not onward, but inward.”

― Martha Beck

[ Art • “Mauna” (2016) by Sofia Bonati ]

28/05/2024

A LESSON IN HAPPINESS...
A wise teacher once brought balloons to school, told her pupils to blow them up and write their name on one.

After the children tossed their balloons into the hall, the teacher moved through the hall mixing them all up.

The kids were given five minutes to find the balloon with their name on it, but though they searched frantically, no one found their own balloon.

Then the teacher told them to take the balloon closest to them and give it to the person whose name was on it. In less than two minutes, everyone was holding their own balloon.

The teacher said to the children, “These balloons are like happiness. We won't find it when we're only searching for our own. ..But if we care about someone else's happiness...it will ultimately help us find our own.” ❤️

20/05/2024

I just returned from an 8-day silent meditation retreat, it was such a profound and meaningful gift to give myself and, by extension, the world. The first thing we did upon arrival was hand in our phones. I thought I'd miss it like crazy, but guess what? I didn't! Well, except for that moment I wanted to snap a pic of the directions to a nearby lake, and the text was too tiny to read.

Each day was a blend of 45 minutes of sitting meditation followed by 45 minutes of walking meditation, starting at 6 am with the gentle ringing of a bell, all the way through to our final meditation at 9:30 pm. The days were organized by the bell, which became symbolic to me of listening to my inner bell of knowing and following it.

It was such a beautiful opportunity to slow down, feel Mother Earth under my feet, and be serenaded by the chorus of spring birds and held by the trees, watching as their leaves burst out.

I truly listened to the stories I tell myself, observed the identity I often cling to, and tracked the patterns of my thoughts and feelings. I practiced offering myself forgiveness and compassion, which led me to a place of wholeness, to coming home to myself.

Now back at home, I feel filled with insights, rejuvenated, and in absolute awe of both the miracle and the messiness of life.
xo

08/05/2024

Ever felt like balancing it all means walking a tightrope? 🎪

Watching a Cirkus Cirkör performer reminded me that balance isn't about perfection but continual adjustment.

For all the purpose-driven women out there, let's embrace the journey and keep moving forward, together! ❤

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07/05/2024

Brene Brown shares a quote in her book Daring Greatly-embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly.
I love it so much! 🦋
It inspires me to cultivate braveness and fearlessness to live an authentic life.
It can be lonely, and yes - we can fail. But it’s all part of the beauty of it.
So wherever you are on your journey right now, keep going!

03/05/2024

🌟 Quick reminder: It's okay to not be perfect in your self leadership journey. Self-compassion is about recognizing our efforts and forgiving ourselves for the stumbles.

How do you practice self-compassion?

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28/04/2024

Daring Greatly. .... I have taken the liberty to change the pronouns. xo

"It is not the critic who counts; not the woman who points out how the strong woman stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the woman who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;

who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again; who spends herself in a worthy cause;

who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if she fails, at least fails WHILE DARING GREATLY,

so that her place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory or defeat."- Theodore Roosevelt

Brene Brown shares this quote in her book of the same name.
I love it so much that I had to share.

For me it really speaks to the braveness and fearlessness you have to have to be a change maker/ entrepreneur/coach. It can be lonely, and yes - you can fail. But it’s all part of the beauty of it.

So wherever you are on your journey right now, keep going!

She + Hero = SHERO! 🦸‍♀
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25/04/2024

A few days ago I was feeling sad and heavy with the state of the world- what can I actually do to make a difference- reading this story was balm to my soul. Tiny actions and just keep moving.

According to an old Native American legend, there was a big fire in the forest. All the animals fled in terror in all directions, because it was a very violent fire.

Suddenly, the jaguar saw a hummingbird pass over his head, but in the opposite direction. The hummingbird flew towards the fire! Moments later, the jaguar saw him pass again, this time in the same direction as the jaguar was walking.

He decided to ask the bird about it, because it seemed very bizarre behavior. "What are you doing, hummingbird?" he asked.
"I am going to the lake," he answered, "I drink water with my beak and throw it on the fire to extinguish it."

The jaguar laughed. 'Are you crazy? Do you really think that you can put out that big fire on your own with your very small beak?

'No,' said the hummingbird, 'I know I can't. But the forest is my home. It feeds me, shelters me and my family. I am very grateful for that. I help the forest grow by pollinating its flowers. I am part of her and the forest is part of me. I know I can't put out the fire, but I must do my part.'

At that moment, the forest spirits, who listened to the hummingbird, were moved by the bird and its devotion to the forest, miraculously they sent a torrential downpour, which put an end to the great fire.

The Native American grandmothers would occasionally tell this story to their grandchildren, then conclude with, “You have no responsibility to save the world or find the solutions to all problems—but to care for your particular personal corner of the universe. As each person does that, the world saves itself.’"

I hope that you find this story both as comforting and inspiring as it was for me!

Love & light
xo Heidi

PS. Looking for some support in achieving work/life harmony? Want to feel more confident at work/in life? Want to get coached around the limiting thoughts that are keeping you from your dreams? Just hit respond and email me to set up a time to talk about whether coaching is right for you.

Supporting purpose-driven women to beat burnout & achieve work/life harmony through Neuropsychology & Mindfulness

Art by Laron

24/04/2024

Is Burnout Among Women a Feminist Issue? 🤔

We're living in a remarkable era where women are breaking barriers in sectors traditionally dominated by men.

This shift is fantastic for gender equality, but it's also highlighted a concerning trend: a burnout epidemic among women.

Why is this happening, and how can we address it?
Let’s dive into this together! What is your experience?

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