Stories are powerful teachers. I recently came across this one on a day when my head was spinning with problems to solve and things to do. In five minutes, the story changed my mindset completely. It left me feeling inspired, clearheaded and reconnected with what...
September 11th is a day that both reminds me of the challenges, the insanity, the upheavals of our time – and also a day that reminds me of the importance of waking up in these troubled times. It urges me to try to bring more awareness, wisdom, kindness and...
Today I’m sharing a short, simple but powerful parable that tends to stick in your head. Its lesson is one of those ones that will pop back into your mind and guide you in those moments when you need it the most…and we all need this story because it points...
What do you want from life? Once our survival needs are met we just want to be happy right? That’s what we focus our efforts and our sights on. But what if your beliefs – your unconscious assumptions – about where happiness comes from are incorrect? What if...
“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance. The wise grows it under his feet.” ― James Oppenheim Hey friends, This week I returned from a silent meditation retreat in the wild. We were kayaking around islands in the sea of Cortez in Mexico, camping on beaches,...
Do you ever find yourself stuck in unhelpful habits or addictions like overeating, overspending or drinking to much coffee or alcohol? Ever been in that place where you try and try to change through the force of willpower again and again but find yourself right back...
“It is one thing to talk eloquently on the subject of mindfulness and it is another thing to actually practice mindfulness. Melli is one of those select few who walks her talk.”
"The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are moments when we touch one another." --Jack Kornfield - Saturday Dec 15 - 2:00am
"The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate #mindfulness." --Jon Kabat-Zinn - Thursday Dec 13 - 2:00am
This week I meditated deeply and felt a sacredness and a stillness at the heart of time. This week I drank wine and… https://t.co/VLAHMyoEwp - Wednesday Dec 12 - 10:11pm
How do you want to show up for 2019? At my 3-Day #MindfulnessRetreat you will relax in nature, meditate, enjoy heal… https://t.co/k5vtqZoF7p - Wednesday Dec 12 - 8:00pm
