Find Your Middle Ground

Category: Self Discovery

  • * Spring at Kripalu

    From Root to Bloom by Danna Faulds Sap is flowing once again from root to trunk, from trunk to branch, to every leaf and bud and blossom on the tree. The frozen days are past. Now is the season of flowering, when the full force of energy moves up and up to manifest its destiny.…

  • Perspectives on Being Mindful

    Mindfulness  has been practiced by human beings for millennia, but it is only within the last 30 years or so that scientific research has revealed its power for our well being and health. Dr. Herbert Benson and Jon Kabat-Zinn are pioneers in this field. “Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to…

  • Centering – A Mindful Moment

    Come pause a while with this lovely poem meditation from Shobhan Richard Faulds. As you read it notice how your mind settles…… Here. Right here, right now, bring your mind to this place and time. Invite it, even if it resists, to sit and witness what it is to be alive. Let there be no…

  • Acceptance of the Unacceptable

    “Acceptance of the unacceptable is the greatest source of grace in this world.” Eckhart Tolle  Isn’t it funny how certain quotes and wisdom show up just when we need them the most? I recall, not so long ago when I had a hard time accepting how things were. I had unexpected news that meant my vision…

  • * Mum’s the Word

    “Everything worthwhile for the soul is gained through silence. When you verbalize, you’ve moved into your head.” Yogi Amrit Desai Practicing silence means making a commitment to take a certain amount of time to be with yourself. To simply Be. It may seem obvious, but to experience silence means periodically withdrawing from talking, interacting or…

  • * Inspiration – Let it Go

    Let go of the ways you thought life would unfold: the holding of plans or dreams or expectations – Let it all go. Save your strength to swim with the tide. The choice to fight what is here before you now will  only result in struggle, fear, and desperate attempts to flee from the very energy…

  • * Being Graceful When Triggered

    Originally posted on Find Your Middle Ground: I can recall so clearly what happens when I am triggered. It still surprises me when I am, but I also know that it will pass when I let myself feel what’s going on. I used to think that being graceful was putting on a brave face and…

  • * Haiku – flow from stillness

    ~ Find your Middle Ground When you find time for stillness life begins to flow ~   If you are new to this site … welcome! To find out more about finding your middle ground click here.

  • * Thoughts like Bubbles

    When the Bubble Bursts Active mind seeks answers, quiet mind embraces silence. Beneath both, thoughts float like bubbles. Iridescence rises for a moment, then bursts, leaving nothing in its wake but open space. by Danna Faulds from and anthology called Root to Bloom I love how these words create shining images of bubbles floating. There’s a…

  • * Have Faith, Trust and Confidence

    I came across this experiment from Rick Hansen and wanted to share with you. It certainly opened my mind to “faith” and what it means to me. Read on and let me know what you think. “Try a little experiment: in your mind or out loud, complete this sentence a few times: “I have faith…

  • * Layers of Being

    I woke up to cold temperatures, however the sun was shining and the forecast was for the day to become surprisingly warm. I thought to myself “This is a day for layers”. Layers are practical. We put them on and take them off depending on how our body feels. I like the whole idea of…

  • * Recognizing your Judge

    It can sometimes be tricky recognizing our own judge. When we see a situation our mind tends to leap ahead to interpret and evaluate what’s going on. Its part of being human. Our brain automatically sifts and filters information and comes to a quick conclusion. This is helpful when we are facing danger, but in…