2. Connecting With Nature

Fri, 19 May 2023 17:55:57 GMT

This week we're talking about how we can mindfully reconnect with the natural world through each of our five senses. Whether that means growing an indoor plant or swimming in the sea, there are ways we can all enjoy and experience the plants, animals and environments around us. Our meditation this week is an exercise in mindful eating.

References:

Merlin app: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
"Gardening for Mindfulness" by Holly Farrell
"The Windowsill Gardener" by Liz Marvin

1. Barriers to Mindfulness

Wed, 10 May 2023 10:50:31 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of Mindfulness With My Mum, a podcast about mindfulness, gratitude and emotional and mental wellbeing. In this episode, we explore some of the barriers that can get in the way of establishing a regular mindfulness practice, and we share some tips for overcoming those obstacles. Many people think that they don't have the time or the patience to meditate, or that it's too difficult to quiet the mind. However, with practice, anyone can learn to meditate, and even a few minutes a day can make a big difference in reducing stress and improving well-being. This episode concludes with a short focus meditation to help listeners get started with their own practice. Thanks for listening! We hope you'll join us for future episodes as we continue to discuss mindfulness and a variety of related topics. References:

InsightTimer app: https://insighttimer.com/
"Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World" by Mark Williams and Danny Penman