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As the saying goes, we want to enjoy the journey, not only the destination. But how can we put this into practice in our everyday lives? For one, we can encourage one another and take time to acknowledge our efforts, no matter the goal. Celebrating even the smallest step forward can be a meaningful act of kindness, toward ourselves and everyone around us. In this article, we explore mindful messages about kindness and encouragement through the lens of the Nanalan' episode "Hooray for You!"

“Life’s stresses, past traumas, and worries about the future often pull our minds in many different directions,” writes cardiologist and mindfulness teacher Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC. “These three broad groups of strategies can help us shift from stress to ease, from fear to courage, and from avoidance to connection.” In his new book, Just One Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness, Dr. Jonathan Fisher provides a roadmap to deepening wisdom that’s both practical and inspiring. Right now, we’re giving away 10 copies of Just One Heart – signed by the author – to 10 lucky readers! Until August 22, enter our book giveaway for a chance to win. 🔗Click the link to enter today! https://loom.ly/fYboY3A

Our mind can be a chaotic place to hang out. It might feel like the many thousands of thoughts that we experience every day are the reason we feel stressed out instead of peaceful. Fortunately, we don't have to "turn off" our brain to get a break. Instead, we can change how we relate to our thoughts, as described here by Vietnamese Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. Explore this ability to notice your thoughts, the way you'd notice clouds drifting across the sky. When we intentionally notice each thought, we create a little bit of space between having a thought and immediately believing or acting on it. Thoughts come and go. Let your breath be your anchor. 🌬️ Want more mini-inspirations? Our Daily Quotes series sends one quote per day straight to your inbox, helping you integrate mindful reflections into your day, effortlessly.🔗Sign up for FREE: https://loom.ly/X5dW_hI

Going through any kind of loss - a loved one, a social role, a job - can lead to a seismic shift in our sense of identity. If you are navigating this unfamiliar landscape, trying to figure out exactly who you are now, mindfulness tools can help you find your footing. Elaine Smookler offers some gentle and empowering steps forward, so you can embark on the adventure of recreating your life: "If you can take a breath, and employ openness and curiosity, you might discover new possibilities hidden in plain sight."

Fed up with the survival of the fittest? Try survival of the kindest. We have a default tendency to give and share. Do one of those. 💞 #powerofkindness

Many people come to mindfulness practices like meditation in moments of crisis: they're struggling with anxiety, or they're having trouble sleeping, or they're going through a time of major loss or transition. To be sure, meditation can be a steady place to ground us in times of inner and outer chaos. But how can you build a reliable practice that can keep you resilient and flexible, even when there's not a sense of urgency? Today's guided meditation comes from Georgina Miranda. She reminds us that gently developing consistency can create a lifelong habit of self-care that can hold you, no matter what's happening in and around you.

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The emotions we feel can show up in our bodies, especially when we're sad, angry, fearful or stressed. In this guided practice, meditation and yoga teacher, speaker and author Leslie Booker leads us to check in with your breath, body, and heart. #12minutemeditation #guidedpractice #mindbodyconnection #difficultemotions

Grab a cup of tea, a journal, and dive deep into self-care and inquiry with an excerpt from Caverly Morgan's new book, The Heart of Who We Are. 💗 https://loom.ly/ZLQM7aY