Pause, relax

When your mind is reeling in confusion,

breathe deeply into the centre of your chest.

Connecting to the core of your being this way extends loving kindness to yourself ,

even when there is none in sight.

Ezra Bayda

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and know that even if it doesn’t seem to be working when you are practicing in the midst of the turmoil…it is.

About this Blog

Mindfulbalance supports the slow, patient practice of mindfulness meditation, as a way to find balance and meaning in life, reduce stress and develop health and wellbeing. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation as well as occasional posts from psychology, spirituality and the wisdom traditions. The daily posts are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you, your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind, and your belief in some kind of beauty". Written in County Laois, Ireland