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Category Archives: Mindful Meditation

Mindfulness Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – When Your Heart Is Broken, Keep it Open

As the holidays approach it is not unusual to experience greater stress and perhaps even to experience greater sensitivity. Often the holidays are a time for reflection. We may become aware of the inequities in society and that can touch … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Enlightened Leadership Is within Everyone’s Reach

Enlightened leadership is Mindful leadership. And what is Mindful leadership? It consists of 9 ways to self-awareness, transforming yourself and inspiring others. These 9 ways are to be: Present Aware Calm Focused Clear Equanimous Positive Compassionate Impeccable Now this may … Continue reading →

SO, WHAT IS ENLIGHTENMENT ANYWAYS?

I am often asked this question.  And it is worth answering because there is such a great misunderstanding about what it is and many believe it to be what it is not. So that we are clear, enlightenment is NOT … Continue reading →

What is Equanimity at the Deepest and Simplest Level?

Equanimity has many layers and is often misunderstood. At the deepest and simplest level it means being completely okay with the present moment. To be completely okay with the present moment as it is has a deep and elegant simplicity. … Continue reading →

Imagine if Thanksgiving Were Every Day

The one thing that distinguishes Thanksgiving from every other holiday is that most people will take a moment at some point during the day or weekend to reflect and give thanks.  And what do we experience when we do that? … Continue reading →

Mindful Interactions Are a Gift

Have you ever wondered why it is so rare to have a Mindful interaction? And, is it not a pleasant and memorable experience when we do have one? I think a key reason why Mindful interactions are so rare is … Continue reading →

Hindrance #5: Does Your Pride Ever Get in the Way?

Pride manifests in two ways — as superior and inferior pride. Superior pride says, “I am better than you,” while inferior pride says, “You are better than me.” Those with superior pride need to win all the time in order … Continue reading →

Hindrance #4: Do You Ever Experience Envy or Jealousy?

Envy and jealousy often manifest themselves through spending beyond your means in order to buy another company, another building, a new computer system, a larger home, a boat, another car, et cetera. A leader could become envious that a leader … Continue reading →

Hindrance #3: Do You Ever Experience Ignorance, Confusion, Delusion?

Together these three represent one hindrance. This hindrance is characterized by not seeing reality for what it is. Most people realize that they don’t know what they don’t know. However, people suffering with this hindrance believe they do know it … Continue reading →

Hindrance #2: Do You Experience Aversion?

Aversion is the fear of losing what you have, including market standing, material goods, financial resources, social position and status, and even an argument. You become so fearful of loss that you make poor decisions.  As a leader, your aversion … Continue reading →