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Awareness: Never rush through poetry
Never rush through poetry there is enough time, walk slowly, look with wonder, meditate, brood, let it sink in, lay it down, wait, read again, again, again, there is time, let it speak to your soul, be still, and listen. be still, and know, never rush, there is enough...
Awareness: Mindful Sadness
“You’re not changing sides on me. Are you buddy?” said a close friend over lunch one day. The strong spice of Pad Thai filled the air as I contemplated my response. To me, I am the same person who has been voicing similar thoughts and opinions for years.” “I...
Awareness: Two experiences, same day.
Today, two experiences – similar places, very difference responses. The first was receptionist was difficult and nitpicking; and while staying in the Moment, the Now, I was able to remain considerate, the experience took hours for a 10-minute endeavor. The second, the...
Are you ever Still? (part 1)
When was the last time you honestly were still? How did it feel? Were you anxious? Nervous? Did you pick-up your phone or turn on the TV or find some other distraction? Were you actually still? Did you mind go into overdrive? Reliving...
Awareness: Identity
“So, what do you do?” How many times have you been asked that question? And had the conversation devolve into a discussion that is nominally about the askers self-importance. Yet, at the core of the question is a deeper question? “What is my identity?” Or...
Mind Loops
Be honest, does your brain constantly chatter? Sometimes, my brain does and it is so annoying. However, these mind-loops are a rich source of information about your internal and emotional landscapes. Especially those that are playing in the middle of the night or when...
The editorial-self
A close friend and partner used this term years ago: editorial self. And at once I understood, a brief flash of light. The editors-self is the you that everyone sees as you navigate your day. It's the you at home with your partner or rather who you want your partner...
Nothing New
Everything I’m going to say in this blog is not new. It has been said before in nearly every culture and religion, and in every way humanly possible. If there is any “new” message it might be this: it is easier to seek, than to practice. I, and likely you too, live...
Destination Thinking
I am deeply aware that the 1st half, or rather most of my life, was lived in destination thinking. “What is this destination thinking?” It is a life that is always lived for something in the future, a future time or place. It’s easy to spot. It sounds...
Awareness: Homeless at a stoplight
At the stoplight, a man with the sign: Homeless Please Help...
Awareness: Self-Awareness
With this post, I’m beginning a tagged series about Self-Awareness. My hope is to share actual experiences and insights into my own self-awareness with minimal editing and allow everyone to see the questions I ask myself through the process. Awareness is a process;...
The Ancestors Within (upcoming book)
Frank joins 24 healers and coaches in the second in The Ancestors Within book series with The Power of Your Ancestor's Prayers: Accessing the Energy and Hope of the Past for Your Best Life Today. October 2021 Release. Author Chapter 12 The Power of Your Ancestor's...
How to breathe and relax
Just breathe slowly for the first few moments without any rush. Next, for a count of 5, slowly inhale through the nose, filling your lungs from the bottom upwards. Then, for a count of 7, slowly exhale through the mouth. Repeat for 20 cycles....
How to start a meditation practice
Set aside at least 30-minutes and find a quiet place to reduce distractions; if all you have is 15 minutes, a coffee break, time for a quick snack – use that. Time – Give yourself some time where there is nothing you must do or nothing immediately next; 30...
What does Mindful really mean, anyway?
Mindful is a deep awareness. To be fully emersed in NOW. It’s that simple and that complex.