The Mindful Nest

10/04/2025

Silence and reflection are powerful whenever you choose to do it, but there is something special about gathering to practice in this way with community. I honor all those that decided to join me for the 8 week MBSR class and the great work of getting to know oneself better, finding more skillful ways to manage the daily stresses of life, and recognize the joy woven in between. Today’s All Day of Silent Practice is the halfway mark, a chance to come close to all your experiences, which is your very life. Looking forward to the day. 💚

07/06/2025

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06/29/2025

TO COME HOME TO YOURSELF

May all that is unforgiven in you,
Be released.

May your fears yield
Their deepest tranquilities.

May all that is unlived in you,
Blossom into a future,
Graced with love.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

From his books: To Bless the Space Between Us (US) / Benedictus (Europe)
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/store

County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

06/26/2025

05/06/2025

When we shift from harsh self-judgment to kindness, something powerful happens: we begin to feel safe in our own presence. Instead of continually attacking ourselves, self-compassion invites us to become our own inner ally. When we give ourselves warmth and understanding, asking ourselves what we need in the moment to be well, we feel protected and supported.

04/21/2025

April is Stress Awareness Month and managing it is a crucial part of health management.

Stress may not be preventable, but it’s manageable with tools like ‘box breathing’

02/20/2025

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01/20/2025

Stay steady 💚 as life unfolds.
“If the universe came to an end every time there was some uncertainty about what had happened in it, it would never have got beyond the first picosecond.”
~Douglas Adams~

01/17/2025

Smile. This is not. A test. This right here right now is your life. Be present for it.

01/15/2025

Absolutely! (Not that you can't ALSO have salt baths & chocolate cake. 😘)

01/13/2025

"Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke.
Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that's why it's called spelling.
Change the way you speak about yourself, and you can change your life."

~Bruce Lee 💜