Maya Talisman Frost
Mindfulness and Mood Swings: 7 Secrets to Successful Mood-Watching
I consider myself a pro when it comes to watching mood swings. After all, I've had plenty of my own, and I have the added advantage of having four teenage daughters to observe. To be honest, my girls are not moody.
Date Posted: March 01, 2005
Mindfulness and Panic: Ask Your Anxiety
Panic. Heart racing. Palms sweating. Breathing rapid and shallow. Mouth dry. Knees knocking. Whether it's a pop quiz, a job interview, a spider, an impromptu speech, a crowded elevator, a dirty restroom, the view from a cliff, a shot at the...
Date Posted: February 23, 2005
Mindfulness and Pain: Just Say Ouch
What's the best way to manage pain? Just say ouch. That's a simplified description of the role of mindfulness in reducing the experience of pain. The secret isn't in focusing on the painful sensation itself.
Date Posted: February 15, 2005
Mindfulness and Sex: Right There, Right Now
Mindfulness is downright sexy. After all, what's hotter than a partner who is paying attention? Being Right There, fully in the moment, is about as perfect as it gets.
Date Posted: February 10, 2005
Mindfulness and Laughter: Gaining Clarity While Giggling
Life is funny.Throughout the day, there are plenty of humorous moments that we tend to ignore. We get so caught up in being earnest that we miss opportunities to gain clarity while giggling.Sure, there are times when it is considered inappropriate...
Date Posted: February 04, 2005
Mindfulness and Depression: Things Are Looking Up
From yoga studios to cancer clinics, from preschools to college campuses, mindfulness is quite the buzz. Law schools are offering courses in mindfulness as a tool to help in mediation, and business consultants are pouncing on mindfulness as the...
Date Posted: January 28, 2005
Playing With Mindfulness: Sneaking In The Back Door
I often meet people who say things like, "I've been working with mindfulness for over twenty years." My response is always this: "Oh, you poor thing! Have you tried *playing* with mindfulness?
Date Posted: January 21, 2005
A Bellyful of Mindfulness
Taco Bell, a huge Mexican fast-food franchise, has a new ad campaign focusing on the slogan, "Get full." The commercials show people ecstatically announcing that they are full--thanks, of course, to the huge value meals now available at...
Date Posted: November 23, 2004
Mindfulness and Mammaries: Grinning With Gratitude
I am truly inspired by a most mindful group of breast cancer survivors. Referring to themselves as "The Golden Mammaries", these women gather weekly to support each other, share stories, and mostly, to laugh.
Date Posted: November 23, 2004
Floating In Mindfulness: Dealing With Disappointment
Feeling disappointed? It's time to float. The time-honored approach to disappointment generally involves a fair amount of wallowing followed by a concerted effort to move on. Okay, this can work.
Date Posted: November 05, 2004