Hello Friends,
In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie review Sharon Salzberg’s beautiful book, “Real Change – Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World”.
(more…)Author: Maria Gehrke
Maria Gehrke is a German living in the US, IT professional, watercolor artist and avid crafter. As a woman with a rambunctious toddler, an Engineer husband, two dogs and supply intensive hobbies, mindfulness has become her most important goal. Look at Maria's art on her website: livelovemaria.com
S2E04-Mindfulness To Catalyze Change Pt 1
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In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie explore how mindfulness serves as a catalyst for change. While change is constant and inevitable, mindfulness allows us to navigate it with awareness and intention rather than resistance. We discuss how society often imposes artificial expectations and control, making change feel forced and unnatural. By practicing mindfulness, we can soften our approach, recognize interconnectedness, and foster change in a way that is more balanced and holistic. The conversation also touches on sustainability, the importance of reciprocity with nature, and how embracing mindfulness can lead to societal shifts toward equity and ecological harmony.
(more…)S2E03-Mindfulness Routines Pt 3: Reflections on a Month of Meditation
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In the final episode of our Mindful Routines mini-series, we share what we learned from practicing the meditation technique from Susan Piver’s book “Start Here Now” for a month. We reflect on how this daily practice shaped our routines and discuss ways to make meditation a lasting habit. If you’ve ever struggled to stick with meditation, this episode is full of relatable moments and practical tips.
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