OK, it’s a cute play on words but it can also be a reality. It is often said that we become more patient and wise with age. Does that mean that we will inevitably learn to slow down, pay attention, notice things more and learn to respond with greater wisdom? In my experience, the answer is… not necessarily. Sometimes, we need help to create a new reality and some form mindfulness practice (awareness of sitting, walking, standing, lying down & everyday activities) can support the unfolding of that wisdom. Mindfulness is NOT about stopping thoughts or denying our experience. It’s main goal is to invite in awareness of our experience and to connect with the inner stillness that is already there. From this place of stillness and greater awareness, we learn to pause and respond in ways that are more in line with how we want to be in the world. We get clearer about how we want to show up for ourselves and others. We build our capacity to respond with integrity even when challenging emotions and situations show up in our lives. We begin to walk our talk and there is a sense that we are fine with things being “just as they are”. We let go of striving and we rest in our own sense of goodness and gratitude for what is already here. Yes, through a regular practice of the (meno) pause of mindfulness, many changes are possible and more goodness begins to flow.
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Michele Cadotte, BEd, MA, RP
Email: connect@michelecadotte.ca
Telephone: 226-476-2650On-line Video Therapy via Zoom: Please contact me via email or telephone to book your free 15 minute initial consultation. Please provide preferred days and time slots when you contact me so that I can more efficiently suggest appropriate times and book our session. Also, please note that I am providing individual and not couple/marriage therapy at this time.
Telephone Therapy: If you are experiencing “zoom fatigue” or have less than reliable internet service (cottage for example) telephone counselling can be good option.
In Person Therapy:
NOTE: I have no future plans to offer in-person individual therapy but there may be group in-person options.On Foot Therapy: We can meet at a local trail of our choice for our session (within 20 minutes of downtown Kitchener or Waterloo) and the fee will be $200 per hour. Please be aware that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in any public setting.
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Reflections
- The Power of the (meno) pause July 20, 2023
- Time Management or Time Awareness? February 7, 2023
- (Post COVID?) Summer 2022 – Finding Balance June 23, 2022
- Moving Through the COVID Winter January 28, 2021
- Teaching Your Kids at Home April 16, 2020
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