Fausta's Place to Ponder

07/04/2025

And the Myth of Being a Fraction of Who We Once Were.

12/10/2024

This review from my second Intro to Mindful Self-Compassion class perfectly captures one goal of my sessions—that simply choosing to attend is, in itself, an act of self-compassion and self-care. Join me to learn more about being kind to yourself. Take this opportunity to learn, and to practice the compassion you so often show to others.

🕒 When: Friday mornings at 9 AM ET (Past videos available on demand)
💻 Where: Online via Burnalong (link in comments)

08/10/2024

🌿 Join Me for Mindful Self-Compassion on Burnalong! 🌿

Are you ready to transform how you relate to yourself and navigate life’s challenges with more kindness and ease? Join my Friday morning Mindful Self-Compassion classes on Burnalong, a wellness platform that brings together fitness, mental health, and well-being content in one place.

⏰ When: Fridays at 9 AM ET. (Available on demand any time after the class.)

👉 Why Mindful Self-Compassion? In this class, you’ll learn practical tools to reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. Perfect for anyone looking to increase self-awareness and build lasting self-care practices.

🎉 Special Offer: Sign up on Burnalong with the coupon code FRIENDMONTH and subscribe for only $4.99! You'll also get access to hundreds of classes on a wide range of topics, live and on-demand.

How to join:

- Visit Burnalong.com - link in the comments
- Use code FRIENDMONTH at checkout
- Search for "Mindful Self-Compassion" and start your journey today!

Make time for yourself, and let’s create a practice of self-kindness together! 🌟

26/09/2024

DON'T MISS today's Mindfulness Summit on Sharewell! Four of us will be exploring different aspects of mindfulness, with actual tools you can use right away. I'm the final speaker - 3:00 pm PDT/6:00 EDT - talking about Mindful Self-Compassion. I'd love to see you there.

THIS WEEK unlock your path to emotional wellness! 🌟

Join us at ShareWell’s Mindfulness Summit for expert insights and practical tips to elevate your daily routines.

Register now and secure your spot! 👉 https://sharewellnow.com/mindfulness

02/09/2024

We promote the idea of meditation with promises that it will make us more focused, calmer, less stressed, better able to pay attention... But none of that is the point of meditation, as Watts point out in this quote:

“We could say that meditation doesn't have a reason or doesn't have a purpose. In this respect it's unlike almost all other things we do except perhaps making music and dancing. When we make music we don't do it in order to reach a certain point, such as the end of the composition. If that were the purpose of music then obviously the fastest players would be the best. Also, when we are dancing we are not aiming to arrive at a particular place on the floor as in a journey. When we dance, the journey itself is the point, as when we play music the playing itself is the point. And exactly the same thing is true in meditation. Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always arrived at in the immediate moment.”
~~ Alan Wilson Watts

11/08/2024

Part of aging is about the option – the opportunity – or, eventually, the mandate, to let go and move on. President Biden comes to mind these days when I think about this. I hope that he is reveling in a sense of relief and new-found freedom, but who knows?

I am pretty deep in the process of letting go and moving on myself. Not dying – not today, as far as I know. But poised in the gap between 65, theoretical retirement age, and 70, truly old age, I am re-assessing my life, re-evaluating where I am and re-defining where I want to be...

Read more... https://faustasplacetoponder.com/2024/08/11/flirting-with-retirement/

21/06/2024

Thinking about Summer Solstice today...

" On this solstice, may you be filled with renewed energy, vitality, and a sense of inner joy. May the warm rays of the sun revitalise your spirit and bring you a fresh start. 🌎 Gratitude for Nature: May the summer solstice remind you of the beauty and magnificence of the natural world." (from London Waterloo Academy)

https://faustasplacetoponder.com/2024/06/20/summer-solstice-an-invitation-to-pause/

02/04/2024

Come join me tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3, at 1:00 EDT for a guided meditation focused on Giving and Receiving Compassion. This is one of my favorite meditations, and I'd love to see you there!
Twice a month, I'm guiding free meditations on Mind Oasis, an online community that brings the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide.

We're just getting started with our month long free Meditation Challenge and it's not too late to register for that. Or just come check it out with me tomorrow!

Inside this community, you will find folks just like you. We are householders raising families and retirees enjoying life. We are creatives making art and business execs working long hours. We like to both meet up with friends IRL and online. We def enjoy the benefit of not having to drive across to...

14/03/2024

Sometimes I will describe myself as old, and people will say, “you’re not old!“. Getting old is not the worst thing that can happen to you. I think there’s value in being able to own that and even embrace it.

23/02/2024

Join me today on Mind Oasis at 1:00 p.m. EST - I'll be guiding a free meditation! 30 minutes of time for yourself, to reconnect with your breath and your body. I'd love to see you there!

Inside this community, you will find folks just like you. We are householders raising families and retirees enjoying life. We are creatives making art and business execs working long hours. We like to both meet up with friends IRL and online. We def enjoy the benefit of not having to drive across to...

01/01/2024

My wishes for us all in 2024:

"May the light of your soul guide you through each day.
May the fire of life inspire your spirit.
May you bathe in the waters of tranquility.
May your body dance in the celebration of who you are."
~~ Unknown