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How do we live well in the presence of uncertainty & discomfort? How do we experience & express our humanity deeply & fully? I have been seeking answers to these questions for over thirty years. As a coach, researcher, teacher, author, and speaker, I have been offering support to people from just about every vocation and stage of life - leaders, educators, parents, athletes, executives, and students. If you want support in working more skillfully with the human side of life, then reach out. [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fs_s0JSHK/?igshid=wemoi74jnpzj

I was looking through some old photos and came across this one. Sunny, our golden doodle, was such a fluffy, loving muppet. Sunny and Winston, our chihuahua, were such a goofball, loving pair. May we all find the time to cultivate compassion, kindness, and patience as we work through our current, collective challenge. https://www.instagram.com/p/B99y2MbpA1A/?igshid=5y1iwtwm9va7

Looking at the snowcapped mountains this morning, I am reminded how fleeting my time on the planet will be and how precious that makes this day. Each sunrise can be a reminder to do justice to our lives through kind action. #mindfulness #compassion #heartylife https://www.instagram.com/p/B917yrTp2Rk/?igshid=bpczmiaeazv6

#mindfulness #compassion #heartylife

Dear Friends, Understandably, there is a tremendous amount of #stress & #anxiety created by the uncertainty around #Covid19. In addition, people are experiencing #loneliness and #restlessness as a result of social distancing. As you might imagine, my travel schedule has recently changed dramatically (read: no travel). This has created an opportunity to support others in a different way. I am not a doctor, so I cannot help with the medical side of all of this, but I am a #coach who helps people respond to challenge & change with #calm, #compassion, #confidence & #courage. Therefore, I am offering my services by phone, skype, facetime, or google duo to anyone who feels that it would help at whatever fee you feel you can afford - including free if necessary. If you feel that you, or anyone you know, may benefit from speaking to someone, being heard, and getting specific strategies for responding peacefully to what is happening, then please reach out, share this post, or share my contact information. You can email me at [email protected] You can go to my website www.appliedattention.com. I am also making the Kindle version of my book - Good Life Practice - free for as long as Amazon will allow me to. Starting at midnight on March 15th, you can access it at https://tinyurl.com/GLP-free #mindfulness #heartylife #lifecoaching #coaching https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xMT1fpCgD/?igshid=vcqqhyd7fswr

#stress #anxiety #covid19 #loneliness #restlessness #coach #calm #compassion #confidence #courage #mindfulness #heartylife #lifecoaching #coaching

I used to spend a lot of time being numb to my feelings or pretending to feel the way I thought I was supposed to feel. As a result of my mindfulness practice, I laugh much more and cry much more. Life feels much more vivid and full -- even when it is difficult. I am immensely grateful for this practice. https://www.instagram.com/p/B42g2rMnGBD/?igshid=16rxfl3gag23e

Here is a lesson I have learned over and over again: Compulsively pursuing and hoping for a life absent of discomfort or unwanted challenge hides our truly incredible capacity to thrive. When we practice acceptance for discomfort as an inevitable part of a human life, we open the door to calm, clarity, confidence, fulfillment, and connection. #happiness #mindfulness #compassion https://www.instagram.com/p/B4f6kLsHPH4/?igshid=1ms5p20kh2ot4

#happiness #mindfulness #compassion

Want to live a peaceful and powerful life? Begin by paying close attention to your life. Be as honest and compassionate with yourself as you can. Here is what you might discover: 1. Effort is required 2. Discomfort is inevitable 3. Struggle is added 4. Love is always available You can learn how to unstruggle. The quality of your life depends on it. www.appliedattention.com #mindfulness #compassion #unstruggling #happiness #joy #wellbeing #beingwell https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xj9R3H4TW/?igshid=1826g1p2v98r4

#mindfulness #compassion #unstruggling #happiness #joy #wellbeing #beingwell

Resistance & avoidance of discomfort may cause more problems than discomfort itself. A critical component of #thriving is the ability to work #peacefully and #powerfully with discomfort. #discomfortandjoy #mindfulness #selfcompassion #happiness #kindness www.appliedattention.com https://www.instagram.com/p/B3shdOKH0-y/?igshid=6jbal21do2oz

#thriving #peacefully #powerfully #discomfortandjoy #mindfulness #selfcompassion #happiness #kindness

Tuesday October 15. Join us! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3UvllpH4Eb/?igshid=1ef638zuyoxzm

Woke up this morning in Sedona, Arizona. I am speaking at the Verde Valley Ideas Festival on the Myths of Mindfulness. Sometimes when I travel I wake up with a lump in my throat because I miss my family. And I am also so grateful for the opportunity to see amazing places and meet amazing people. There is something about the bittersweet nature of life that feels so rich and worthwhile. A little bit of heartache can feel like a reminder of life's blessings. (at Verde Valley School) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2rQQclneYX/?igshid=13zm0xy83jss6

Sometimes I cannot believe that I get to do the work that I do. I grew up with consistent nagging doubt about my worth as well as a cloud of anxiety about my ability to deal with life. My quest has been to understand the human condition as best I can so that I can support others in living well. I am so appreciative that I am in a position to share the principles and practices that I have discovered. Believe it or not, I am really grateful for the insecurity and anxiety that led me to this point in my life. Last night I had the truly wonderful opportunity to kick off the Mind, Body, Soul Series at the beautiful Marjorie Luke Theater in Santa Barbara. We discussed how to practice a peaceful and powerful life in an anxious and divided world. The audience was fully engaged and asked great questions. I will be speaking twice more in the series: On October 1st we will discuss the proven benefits of kindness, gratitude, and awe. More importantly, we will identify specific ways to cultivate these in daily life. On October 15th we will discuss the benefits of acknowledging our mortality -- how embracing the reality of death can actually improve the quality of our lives. You can get tickets to these events here: https://luketheatre.org/mind-body-soul/ I hope to see you there! https://www.instagram.com/p/B2j7yVlnHyS/?igshid=cenbgz163m1g

I am very excited to be part of the Mind, Body, Soul speaker series at the Marjorie Like Theater this fall. Hope to see you there. https://luketheatre.org/event/mind-body-soul-featuring-dave-mochel/ #mindfuless #wellbeing https://www.instagram.com/p/B1gXR1yngX-/?igshid=180qi4rhdr0iz

#mindfuless #wellbeing

Inspired by a client who has been struggling with anger...and who discovered he has the capacity to be kind in its presence. So grateful for his willingness to practice something new.

This interactive, hands-on workshop will give you specific strategies and practices for: Bringing mindfulness to parenting and the classroom Helping children develop healthy, unconditional confidence Helping children work skillfully with stress and anxiety Helping children cultivate kindness, empathy, and joy You can find more information and register here: https://www.appliedattention.com/product/calm-kind-confident-workshop-for-educators-and-parents/ #wellbeing #mindfulness #parenting #teaching #lifeskills #health #education #anxiety #stress (at Santa Barbara, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxSzzZJBbFO/?igshid=1oexlyb53olcz

#wellbeing #mindfulness #parenting #teaching #lifeskills #health #education #anxiety #stress

Saw this little creature this morning. How easy it is to lose sight of the miracle of life when we are lost in thoughts, worries, and the pursuit of comfort. Meanwhile, each moment extends an open invitation to live fully - with courage and compassion. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv18Yn7HtdX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dyqliu04zx8n

Practice reminder #120of365 Want to feel great? Stop trying to feel better. Comfort and fulfillment are not the same thing. It is quite possible to feel comfortable doing things that are not connected to our most valued goals, commitments, and relationships. Everyday we engage pleasant and meaningless behavior to avoid boredom, restlessness, sadness, frustration, fear, stress, and anxiety. Entire multi-billion dollar entertainment industries count on our habit of escape from normal human emotions. Fulfillment comes from putting attention and energy into meaningful pursuits. It is completely understandable to want to feel comfortable – to want to feel better. However, the mindless pursuit of pleasure and comfort can easily get in the way of our practice of fulfillment. Sometimes doing the stuff that really matters is uncomfortable or unpleasant. Sometimes it is boring or tiring. AND, there is a satisfaction and confidence that comes from doing the next right thing even when you don’t feel like it. This is the foundation of a fulfilling life. www.tinyurl.com/goodlifepractice www.appliedattention.com #mindfulness #selflove#strength #compassion#gratitude #confidence#kindness #courage #love#wyflion https://www.instagram.com/p/BvrtMbWnj0v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=totqd4kictsz

#120of365 #mindfulness #selflove #strength #compassion #gratitude #confidence #kindness #courage #love #wyflion

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