When the World Feels Too Loud: How Nature Helps the Nervous System Remember Safety
It started on an ordinary weekday evening. I clipped on my dog’s leash and went for a walk — not out of joy or intention, but out of habit. My feet moved; my mind didn’t. Plans. Problems. Unsent emails. Half-finished thoughts looping on repeat. And then — somewhere between one step and the next — something inside whispered: Stop.
Mindfulness Myths, What It Really Is, and How to Begin
I still remember my first attempt at mindfulness. I was convinced that if I did it right, my mind would transform into a quiet, mirror-like lake. Instead, it became a bustling train station—thoughts darting in and out, each demanding attention. I left that practice feeling like I had failed…
The Science Behind Mindfulness Practice
Mindfulness has become a familiar word in recent years, often linked with stress relief, wellbeing, or therapy. But what does it really mean and how does it work at the level of the brain and nervous system? Let’s take a deeper look.
Mindfulness Meditation: Coping with Chronic Pain and Health Condition
For many people living with a long-term health condition or chronic pain, each day is a mix of visible and invisible struggles. There’s the physical pain itself and grief about what life used to look like. Mindfulness can become of help …
What Does It Mean for Mindfulness-Based Therapy to Be Trauma-Informed?
Mindfulness-based therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, but for people who have experienced trauma, it must be delivered with extra care. Read more about trauma-informed care.
