by Hannah Maguire | Nov 22, 2015 | Uncategorised
Walk Slowly (Danna Faulds) It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race;...
by Hannah Maguire | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorised
I came across this in Taoist Living and had to share, so perhaps taking a moment to stop, pause, reflect…. Pause Life offers so many little pauses, breathing spaces, and moments of relief from constant movement, urgency, and stress. It saddens me to notice how seldom...
by Hannah Maguire | Nov 19, 2015 | Gratitude
I recently attended a silent retreat led by my teacher, with the theme, ‘Generosity’. To be honest, when I signed up for the retreat I wasn’t really interested in the theme, I just love being on a silent retreat with my teacher, as it is a great way to come up closer...
by Hannah Maguire | Nov 19, 2015 | Benefits of Mindfulness
My intention for this blog is an opportunity to share personal and general observations, experiences and musings of living day to day in our busy lives. It is strange, but starting this is triggering anxiety and racing thoughts about what this might be like, how it...
by Hannah Maguire | Nov 19, 2015 | Benefits of Mindfulness
With extra time on my hands I noticed boredom setting in. There are several jobs to do and things I could be getting on with, yet I find myself bored. How can this be? What is it that is creating boredom? I read about boredom in Pema Chodron’s literature, and she has...