Oh our crazy thoughts! Wouldn’t it be great to shut them down, like even for a minute? While we can’t control our thoughts, we can be aware of them. And we can let them pass by. Again and again. Change is reliable and good. Can’t wait to practice with you.

Joshua Stewart is a self-described American nobody. A musician, writer, and author of the book Landing Mediocrity, Reflections of an Underperformer. Josh is passionate, intense—funny, and deeply feeling We talk about everything around what motivated his memoir, Landing Mediocrity, how we regular folk should write and read, getting outside to find oneself, traveling to learn how to cultivate compassion and understanding, and what it's like to practice mindfulness as an active mind and person. We also talk about Josh’s desire to connect and find relief from his own anxiety and depression that have helped him move him towards a send of purpose—what we are all after. So, sit back, enjoy this conversation which I know you’ll find as interesting as I did. Feel free to comment here. And find Josh’s memoir Landing Mediocrity on Amazon here  And his pity newsletter The Mediocre Observer | Bearing Witness to Subtle Insanity here

A short mindful body scan to bring us back into the body, back into the here and the now.

EFT for me? A heck yes. Theresa Lear Levine, a Master Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Technique (aka tapping) shares how this science-based technique calms anxiety, focuses those of us who need it, heals old wounds, and primes us to live a grounded, happy and intentional life. And if you email Theresa, you’ll GET FREE ACCESS TO AN EXCLUSIVE TAPPING ROUND with me! EMAIL [email protected] and put THEFULLYMINDFUL in the subject line and Theresa will send you the tapping video!

It’s been a heck of a week. These happen all too regularly. Whether outside circumstances shake our worlds, or our own internal world is a little chaotic—sometimes we need to practice groundedness. Remember who we really are. Unwavering. Here. Now. This is a practice in groundedness.

All of Bob Dylan's fans will immediately recognize the title of this pod. And for good reason. Welcome, Michael P. Thomas, poet, editor, professor. A living, working poet whose poet-musician, Bob Dylan, is among the long list of poet-artists who moved him to pursue his purpose--to be a poet, and to bring poetry to the masses (because we need it). Settle in, get real with Michael P and me as we explore what it is to be a poet, a teacher, and to uncover your worth and find your purpose. *Uncut version: The whole shebang (even the recording blips and daughter's drums in the background, you know, just to remind you we're all human). And if this conversation got to you like it did me, please join Michael and I at Living with Poetry | Mindfulness in Everyday Life May 26 online | 4p PST and 7p EST https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-with-poetry-mindfulness-in-everyday-life-tickets-328364796947?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

A meditation on the present moment that brings awareness to our connection to self and others.

A grown woman finds her purpose after the horrific murder of George Floyd, unmasking her privilege and getting real and doing real work with Brown Hope.

We practice being in the present moment so we can be present in our lives and for others. Join me for a short but powerful practice in presence.

Science finds gratitude improves psychological and physical health. So, how do you “get” gratitude. We’ll give a practice a try so you can get it, keep it, and give it away. For more on the science and to read about “the mother of all virtues,” see the white paper by Summer Allen, PhD at https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Gratitude-FINAL.pdf