Tag: Presence
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Zen of Cleaning: Peace Through Tidying Up
Cleaning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. By bringing Zen principles into your routine, you can transform chores into a calming, mindful practice. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson shares how intention, presence, gratitude, and decluttering can turn everyday cleaning into a meditative ritual that refreshes both your space and your mind.
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The Art of Non-Doing
In a world that glorifies busyness, slowing down can feel radical. The art of non-doing reduces stress, sparks creativity, and deepens mindfulness. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson explores how intentional pauses—like scheduling downtime, disconnecting from tech, and embracing boredom—can restore balance and well-being.
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A Cloud Never Dies
Thích Nhất Hạnh reminds us that fear of death comes from the illusion of birth and annihilation. In Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm, he teaches that there is no true beginning or end—only continuation. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson reflects on Hanh’s wisdom and shares how meditating on non-being can…
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What does it mean to be present?
Being in the present moment is often suggested as a way to reduce stress and anxiety, but many people don’t know how to put it into practice. As Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains, true presence is more than 20 minutes of yoga or meditation—it’s a way of living. Inspired by Rana DiOrio’s What Does It…
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What is Mindfulness?
Sometimes we get stuck thinking about a particular thought and it feels like we have no control over our mind. All of this brain chatter can be overwhelming and affect how we feel each day. But if we really tune into our thoughts, we’ll notice how much they wander. We might be: Thinking about plans…
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Die to the Self: A Mindfulness Meditation
Practicing a meditation to ‘die to the self’ may not be your first priority in life but it’s the only way out of anxiety and fear. Anxiety and fear in life can arise as the result of the illness of yourself or death of a loved one, loss of work, home, possessions, and short term…
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The Present Moment is Free from Fear
“When we are not fully present, we are not really living. We’re not really there, either for our loved ones or for ourselves. If we’re not there, then where are we? We are running, running, running, even during our sleep. We run because we’re trying to escape from our fear.
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The Pebble: A Mindfulness Meditation
Dr. Christine E. Dickson explores The Pebble, a mindfulness meditation from Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Miracle of Mindfulness. This gentle practice invites stillness and presence, helping us rest deeply in the moment—like a pebble settling peacefully on the riverbed—free from striving, thought, or distraction.
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Mindfulness in the Age of Distraction
Learn how the ancient practice of mindfulness can help us thrive in the age of distraction and discover simple strategies to manage the electronic world.