by Erin Joosse | Jul 8, 2019 | Compassion, Kindness, MBSR, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
“Mindfulness, cultivated even for a few minutes, draws the heart toward itself. It invites the intimacy we yearn for and that is calling to us because, ultimately, mindfulness is intimacy – with ourselves and the world – underneath any apparent separation between the... 
by Erin Joosse | Apr 11, 2019 | MBSR, Meditation, Mindful Living, Slowing Down, Uncategorized
“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing could feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.” – Pico... 
by Erin Joosse | Feb 25, 2019 | MBSR, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, Stress Reduction
“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” Mark Twain As I went to bed the other night, I found myself worried. What is worry, really? I looked up the definition and here are a couple I found: “give way to anxiety or unease;... 
by Erin Joosse | Jan 8, 2019 | Being, Impermanence, Insight, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Yoga Teacher Training
I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, I shared with my classes last week, that in the spirit of the New Year, no resolutions were needed, we are all perfect as we are. However, this New Year, I have been thinking about taking adventures. Some adventures... 