Tag Archives: Awareness

Meditation is Easier Than You Think

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Maybe you’re interested in meditation as a way to relieve feelings of stress, anger, and depression. Or perhaps you’ve heard about some of its many health benefits. You might even be exploring meditation as a spiritual practice to help you connect with the world on a deeper level. No matter where our interest comes from, […]

What is Mindfulness? And Why It Can Be Helpful

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Mindfulness is the act of being an observer of the self, nonjudgmentally, in the present moment where real life happens. We often move from one thing to the next without pause, and by the end of the day, we are so exhausted, we forget what happened or numb out to dissolve the day’s worries and […]

Control: Expectations vs Reality

A common topic discussed in therapy is control. What it looks like, how it plays out, and the need for it. Control is the act of using power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events used to maintain or increase feelings of safety, security, and capabilities. The desire for control in […]