What we have to work with

The plain concerns of ordinary work are the raw material – the materia prima as the alchemists called it – for working out the soul’s matter.

We work with the stuff of the soul by means of the things of life.

Thomas Moore

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I agree whole heartedly. It is this reality that makes all of LIFE’s experiences so sacred.

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