by Martha Brettschneider | Feb 15, 2026 | Mindfulness, Mindfulness Thought Leaders
“Stop taking your lover to the bathroom,” Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra told the crowd. We all burst out laughing, forgetting that we were standing in sub-freezing weather. He was talking about our cell phones, admonishing us to just do one thing at a time rather than...
by Martha Brettschneider | Feb 2, 2020 | Mindfulness, Mindfulness Thought Leaders, Workshop
At the World Bank with Change Agent Luis Schwarz and fellow SIY Certified Teacher Barbara Geluda Boselli One of my 2020 intentions is to shine a spotlight on inspiring change agents I’ve met along my journey. I have a long list of them, most of whom I’ve seen speak at...
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...
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...
by Martha Brettschneider | Mar 3, 2019 | Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Thought Leaders
Blooming Ever More Fully into Mindfulness! Greetings from San Francisco, where I’m attending the 10th annual Wisdom 2.0 Conference. I’m doing my best to drink from the firehose of wisdom shared from the various stages at this incredible event, which about...
by Martha Brettschneider | Dec 13, 2018 | Life Lessons, Mindfulness Thought Leaders, Motivation
I never had an interest in reaching a super old age. Growing up, I didn’t have anybody in my family who lived to be 100, or anything close to it. On the contrary, most of the men in our family died at unusually young ages. My vibrant maternal grandmother, who I...
