We are all in this together

The mindfulness summit has been over for almost a month now.  I listened to the speakers most days but haven’t had another chance to write until now.  I want to mention some of the speakers I particularly enjoyed and the work they’re doing so you can check any or all of them out. Susan Albers…

I have to be honest, I wasn’t in the mood to listen to another speaker on mindfulness today especially one I  never heard of, Jono Fisher of the WakeUpProject.com.au, a community of over 100,000 people celebrating mindful leadership and living, which he founded.  But it’s only day four, too early to skip a day.  Boy…

Dan Harris, news reporter, co-anchor of Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America and author of ‘10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress without Losing my Edge, and Found Self-Help that Truly Helps.’ Dan Harris was one of the names I recognized on the Summit’s list of speakers.…

Day Two of the Mindfulness Summit was with Joseph Goldstein who is a highly respected Buddhist teacher and has studied and practiced meditation for more than 40 years.  He is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts.  His latest book is ‘Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening.’…

I decided to participate in a 31 day on-line Mindfulness Summit.  I’ve read a lot about mindfulness but still consider myself a beginner, especially when it comes to meditation.  With all the continuing research showing the positive results, including decreased anxiety and depression, improved sleep, lowered blood-pressure, etc., I’m motivated to learn more about it…