MPDR Archives Blog Post #962 - June 7, 2017

PAUSE for 3 mindful breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." -Viktor E. Frankl   Please note that I will be pausing the act of sending mindfulness practice daily reminders for the remainder of June. Pausing is a foundation for the practice of mindfulness. Pausing provides us with the space to observe more clearly, then consciously choose a response to what is observed. Consider using this pause to reflect upon the intention of the daily reminders, (http://mpdr.ca/) and your personal intention for subscribing. Then consciously choose either to continue receiving them in July or, if they are no longer helpful, to unsubscribe at the bottom of this email.   Wishing you many... moments of mindful awareness moments of well-being moments of peace moments of meaningful connection moments of joy    Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #961 - June 6, 2017

Pause Give yourself a moment to step out of the auto pilot “doing mode”  into simply being here and now  by bringing kind awareness to the sensations of  your next three breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Do not think that love in order to be genuine has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired." ~ Mother Teresa     Wishing you loving kindness Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #960 - June 5, 2017

Pause Notice the changing sensations of breathing for the next 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Restore your attention or bring it to a new level by dramatically slow down whatever you are doing." -Sharon Salzberg   Wishing you awareness of opportunities to slow down to restore your attention Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #959 - June 4, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."  -Confucius  Wishing you moments of awareness of beauty where you do not usually see it  Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #958 - June 3, 2017

Notice how the breath feels as it moves in and out of your body for the next 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Pure awareness transcends thinking. It allows you to step outside the chattering negative self-talk and your reactive impulses and emotions. It allows you to look at the world once again with open eyes. And when you do so, a sense of wonder and quiet contentment begins to reappear in your life.” – Mark Williams Wishing you a mindful day  Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #957 - June 1, 2017

Pause for 3 mindful breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." -William Arthur Ward   Before going to sleep, consider reflecting on three things for which you feel grateful Wishing you a peaceful sleep Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #956 - May 31, 2017

PAUSE for three mindful breaths  before proceeding

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Mindfulness - noticing events in a warm, open, and inquisitive manner - develops the courage to meet our lives with genuine interest. It doesn’t mean there’s no discomfort when we dare to be curious. It means we’re willing to tolerate not knowing what might be around the next corner. In return, we experience the delight of being able to look, listen, taste, touch, feel, and learn from our environment. We may not know all the answers, but we don’t limit our perspective." -Ed Halliwell Excerpt from How Mindfulness Helps You Find Your Way Through Difficulty http://www.mindful.org/how-mindfulness-helps-you-find-your-way-through-difficulty/   Wishing you the benefits of mindful awareness today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #955 - May 30, 2017

Pause for 3 mindful breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman "Anything can make me stop and look and wonder, and sometimes learn." -Kurt Vonnegut    Wishing you moments in your day to stop, look, wonder and learn Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #954 - May 28, 2017

Pause for 3 Mindful Breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. … There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” -Rachel Carson   Wishing you wonderful moments in your day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.

MPDR Archives Blog Post #953 - May 27, 2017

Lovingly bring your attention to the flowing sensations of your following 3 breaths

image witnessed by M. Lee Freedman “Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else, is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit.” – Tara Brach   Wishing you peaceful moments in your day Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.