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Compassion Creates Courage: Owning My White Privilege

Compassion Creates Courage: Owning My White Privilege

by Martha Brettschneider | Jun 4, 2020 | Life Lessons

Having compassion for others frees us from fearing … it turns our attention outward, expanding our perspective, making our own problems … part of something bigger than us that we are all in together.~ Thupten Jinpa “I keep a wall between myself and white women.” ...
Nature’s Reassurance Can Sustain Us

Nature’s Reassurance Can Sustain Us

by Martha Brettschneider | Apr 11, 2020 | Blooming into Mindfulness, Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Motivation

The first three weeks of being home-bound felt embarrassingly nice. As an introvert with a home-based business that has something of value to offer during the covid-19 situation, my work felt (feels) more meaningful and fulfilling than ever. Cognizant of my privilege...
Birthday Artist Date in Lockdown

Birthday Artist Date in Lockdown

by Martha Brettschneider | Apr 4, 2020 | Blooming into Mindfulness, Life Lessons, Mindful Photography, Photography

It’s my birthday today. If you’ve been following for a while, you might remember that on my birthday I usually take myself on a mindful Artist Date. Over the years this has taken different forms. Whether it’s taking myself to a museum, or traveling...
My 2020 Goals

My 2020 Goals

by Martha Brettschneider | Jan 12, 2020 | Blooming into Mindfulness, Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Motivation

One of the greatest sins is the unlived life, not to allow yourself to become chief executive of the project you call your life, to have a reverence always for the immensity that is inside of you.John O’Donohue, Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for a Modern World...
Flexing My Healthy Deviant Muscles (From My Sickbed)

Flexing My Healthy Deviant Muscles (From My Sickbed)

by Martha Brettschneider | Dec 12, 2019 | Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Thought Leaders

This is the time of year when I’m usually absorbed with list-making, holiday decorating, tree trimming, cookie baking, and gift shopping. Though I try to keep December light on the work front, I had two meaningful engagements scheduled this week involving my...
Finding Common Ground With Our Critics

Finding Common Ground With Our Critics

by Martha Brettschneider | Nov 27, 2019 | Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Thought Leaders

Mo Edjlali Facilitating Debate Between Mindfulness Movement Critics and Pioneers at the 2019 Mindful Leadership Summit Whether it’s around the Thanksgiving table with family or at social events with friends, acquaintances, and strangers, the holidays bring us face to...
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