Self-Care
Hope And The Power of Reframing
I have learned through chronic illness that one way hope stays alive is if you can ‘reframe’ your situation. This is not about pretending things are better than they are. It’s not about dishonesty or a stiff upper lip or cheap optimism. It is about putting into practice one of the most helpful life skills – the ability to reframe things.
Meditation Resources for People Living with Chronic Illness or Pain
If your illness or life circumstances prevent you from attending meditation classes it can be very helpful to have a good book or CD course that can guide your practice. If you can’t afford to buy new books or CD’s you might be able to find them second-hand on sites like E-Bay, or at your [...]
Loving Kindness Meditation
When I was first introduced to Loving Kindness meditation I thought, ‘What’s all this lovey-dovey stuff? I don’t need this! I want to be a proper meditator!’ I grew to realise that those who resist Loving Kindness meditation are perhaps the ones who need it the most – it’s now my primary meditation practice. I [...]
Mindfulness in Daily Life
‘Mindfulness’ is a word we hear a lot when we start to meditate; all the books and teachers talk about it. Essentially, it means just being present for what is happening. When you’re making a cup of tea and you’re aware of the smooth feel of the tea-cup in your hand, of the weight of [...]
Meditation with a Chronic Illness
This is the first in a series of four short articles about starting a meditation practice if you have a chronic illness. This first article is about establishing a simple meditation practice, and finding a meditation posture. The next three articles will focus on: Mindfulness practice in everyday life Loving Kindness meditation Meditation resources: books, [...]
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