Mindfulness

As the cliche goes, into everyone’s life a little rain must fall. Trite as it may be, we repeat the saying for its truth.

The question, however, is what we choose to do when the rain starts to fall. In my estimation, attempting to control your reaction is exceptionally difficult. However, recognizing your reaction for what it is - an emotional response to your situation - gives you the opportunity to take a step back and breathe.

Once you’ve taken that step back, you have the opportunity to accept your reaction with compassion for yourself while also recognizing that you are not your reaction. You do not have to be limited by your first emotional response to a situation.

I’m not advocating that you abandon emotion. What I am advocating is that you don’t allow a knee-jerk reaction to make your decisions for you. With mindfulness comes power.

Masks of Illusion in WI - July 2008

The first workshop in the Cycle of Transformation is being offered in Willard, Wisconsin this July. You can find out about the workshop at the Last Mask Center’s website.

Where’s Willard, Wisconsin? According to the Christine Center, it’s “between Eau Claire and Marshfield (about 2 1/2 hours from Minneapolis, 2 1/2 from Madison, 5 from Chicago, and 4 from Milwaukee).”

If you are serious about transforming your life, I cannot recommend this workshop highly enough. This is probably the last time Masks of Illusion will be offered near the Twin Cities. Take an opportunity.