Just when we sit down with the intention of getting ourselves relaxed or meditating to get in touch with a feeling of peace, there it is- Some emotion wells up within you that went unnoticed till this moment. Sometimes the Read More
Author Archive | Dr. Urszula Klich
Day 18- Thought Loop
I appreciate Sharon’s insight that we don’t plan to have negative thoughts. As a psychologist, and fellow human, I know that while we may not intentionally plan to think maladaptively, we are often so entrenched in thinking habits that we Read More
Day 17- Lets Stop “shoulding” on Ourselves
It’s amazing how far we can grow and yet feel like we are just starting out. In working with thousands of people over the years, I have come to understand that every person, no matter how successful, wealthy, or beautiful Read More
Day 16- Resiliency to face difficulty
When we are in a negative space it takes conscious effort to see the things that are positive. It’s biologically natural for us to be biased toward noticing threats necessary to protect us from dangers. This bias is amplified when Read More
Day 15- Noting
I like that this exercise calls on us to practice being gentle with ourselves in how we speak. While its something we want to practice in our daily lives, creating a reflective, yet loving tone in our responses is more Read More
Day 14- Gratitude secret admirers breakfast and tea meditations
I like to think about Valentine’s day as a special day set aside to celebrate love in its many forms. I woke up this morning opening my mind to things I am grateful for in my immediate surroundings independent of Read More
Day 12- Eating and enjoying the yummines meditation
I love the process of eating and tend to enjoy bringing mindfulness to it routinely by taking time to truly see, smell, taste, and taste my food. Its a part of being on a retreat that I enjoy, silent meals. Read More
Day 11- Walking Moving Shifting
Lifting shifting stepping, Lifting shifting stepping. Whether one is walking or ambulating in another way such as in a wheelchair or other assistive device, the movement seems to universally tap into something different than sitting. There is something about moving Read More
Day 10- Body Scan
I love this exercise. Particularly for dealing with pain, the body scan provides us with permission to notice what is hurting without judgment. With pain, it is tempting for the mind to search for reasons for the pain and solutions Read More
Day 9- Mindfulness of Sensation
I have found the meditation on sensation to be intriguing as it can provide us with a wealth of information on where we are emotionally and how we relate to emotional and physical pain. It can be challenging to stick Read More