Mindful Woman by Thoele, Sue Patton -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

acknowledgments introduction. an ongoing adventure chapter 1. what is mindfulness, and why do we want it?

Elements of Mindfulness Myths of Mindfulness Differences Between Mindful and Automatic Living A Word About Women Practice: Mindfully Inviting a Quality Through Breathing Busy Women Can Be Mindful Too Intention as Ally Why Choose Mindfulness? Benefits of Mindfulness

chapter 2. cultivating compassionate awareness

Beginning with Breath Stopping to Look, Listen, and Feel Paying Attention to Warning Signs Showering Yourself with Stars Taking Time-Outs Uncovering the Origin of Feeling Recognizing Emotional Fallout Accepting Rather Than Rejecting Living Gently with Yourself Inviting Awareness Through Haiku

chapter 3. being at home in the moment

Taming the Monkey Mind Choosing a Positive Attitude Enjoying Everyday Beauty Surrounding with Space Feeding Body and Soul Blessings of Breathing Keeping Hope Afloat Rebelling with Radical Wisdom

chapter 4. savoring the qualities of a quiet mind

Seeing with Clarity Experiencing Equanimity Making the Best Choice Upping Tolerance Levels Cultivating Cockeyed Optimism Tuning In to Wisdom Activating Awe Saying Yes to Receptivity Opening to Spaciousness

chapter 5. accepting what is

Earning Angel Wings Giving Up Grumbling Choosing the Parts You Play Waiting for Ripeness Making Heaven of Hell Remembering to Exhale Using AOL Giving Grace Your Hand

chapter 6. overflowing from an open heart

Starting a Kindness Revolution Finding Freedom in Forgiveness Being a Friend Knowing You Are Lovable and Loved Giving Gratitude a Go Expecting Good Being a Cheerleader Acting Lovingly

chapter 7. generating soft power

Tying Up Loose Ends Accessing Body Wisdom Reeling in Projections Valuing Authenticity Over Perfection Finding Your Voice Erring on the Side of Generosity Transforming Fear

chapter 8. inviting serenity through simplicity

Overloading Evolution Moving at Your Own Pace Lubricating Life with Time Opting for Simplicity of Thought Being For, Not Against Discovering Simple Solutions Rightsizing Each Day Expecting the Best Noticing Singular Beauty

chapter 9. fulfilling the promise of presence

Awakening Beginner’s Mind In-Bodying Life Perceiving Wholeness Instilling Strength The Healing Power of Listening Seeing Synchronicity Trusting in Goodness Doing unto Others Highlighting Loving-Kindness

chapter 10. why mindfulness feels so good

Awareness First Freedoms That Follow Walking Mindfully

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