We all have stories about ourselves: who we are, what other people think of us, why we do or don't succeed, what's important to us. Sometimes these stories are old and painful and don't serve us anymore. We have changed but our stories about ourselves have remained the same. 

 In this meditation we'll look at the stories we have about ourselves. And our relationship to them. When we see our stories clearly, we can question and change and update them if necessary.

The corresponding discussion is in episode six of the mindful agility podcast, which you can find at https://mindfulagility.com.

In this meditation, we will practice loving kindness by repeating well-wishing phrases directed towards ourselves and others. Loving kindness practice is not about changing the way we feel,  or forcing ourselves to like everybody, but rather about realizing that we are all interconnected. We all wish for happiness and joy. And that we all suffer from change, failure, and loss. 

When we practice loving kindness regularly, we begin to feel less lonely, more connected, and more compassionate and understanding towards ourselves and others.

In today's meditation, we will focus on sending loving kindness to ourselves, a dear friend, people who are affected by the war, which is all people, starting with those most effected: people in Ukraine and Russia. 

The corresponding discussion is in episode five of the Mindful Agility podcast which can be found at https://mindfulagility.com.

How do we cope with anxieties, fears, guilt and depression? We often allow our emotions to take over completely and react rather than respond skillfully  The most effective way to deal with our emotions is to accept them. 

In this meditation we will learn how to come back to the present moment, so we can cultivate mindfulness, which helps us   recognize when we are reacting, pause, and choose how we want to respond.

The corresponding discussion is in episode three of the Mindful Agility podcast  which can be found at https://mindfulagility.com.