by Jon Wilde It is said that people come to mindfulness either by way of a whisper or a scream. I think it’s fair to say that I came to the practice via the last-chance-saloon route. I was drowning, not waving. Screaming, not whispering. One morning, in mid-December 2012, whilst walking my dog in a […]
Habits and Everyday Addictions
Posted on April 18, 2021 //
by Judson Brewer Hate to tell you this, but you’re addicted to something. When you read the word addicted, your first thoughts might be of alcohol, heroin, opioids, or other illicit drugs. You might also think that addiction is something that happens to other people. A friend, family member, or coworker who really struggled (or […]
Mindfulness for Recovery
Posted on October 12, 2020 //
by Joe Gilmore While it can be cathartic, substance abuse treatment and therapy can be a difficult thing to confront. It is something that requires a long, honest look at yourself and your situation which can be a lot for some people to come to terms with. This is where mindfulness and meditation can come […]
How Mindfulness Made me Realize That Life is Worth Living
Posted on October 12, 2020 //
by Utku Ucay 8pm. It is one of these freezing Montreal nights. The cold wind blowing in my face makes me shiver. I just left the café in tears and now I am asking myself a question that I have never asked before and maybe no one should ever ask: is life really worth living? […]
What Dogs Can Teach Us about Inner Peace
Posted on May 7, 2019 //
by Ellie Batchiyska Last week, as I was sitting for my daily guided meditation, the narrator instructed me to pay attention to the sounds and sensations around me. Eyes closed, legs crossed, hands resting in my lap, there was one particular sensation I couldn’t get my attention away from: a heavy breathing on my knee. […]
My Mindfulness Journey
Posted on August 8, 2018 //
by Alex Moore My story begins five years ago, when I was first diagnosed with a mental illness. Like many others in my situation, the first verdict wasn’t the right one at all. What doctors first pinned down as being a case of borderline personality disorder quickly evolved into full-blown schizophrenia. It took them two […]
How Mindfulness Helped Me Survive Postpartum Depression
Posted on January 25, 2018 //
by Isabel William Along with my twins came postpartum depression and the most difficult period of my life. I knew that my life would greatly change after giving birth, but I had never expected to be so overwhelmed by sadness and feelings of hopelessness. Never before had I felt so detached from the world like […]
Finding Quiet: Why I Meditate
Posted on February 21, 2017 //
By Allie Carmichael Stress has ruled my life. Anxiety has dominated my time. Worry has controlled my decisions. I thought this was normal, that stress was an inevitable part of life. Every day, there is always something to be stressed about. My job, my appearance, my family, my finances, my health. On and on. This […]