by Connie Habash | Oct 13, 2022 | Attention, Awareness, Mindfulness, Presence, Yoga Philosophy
This post, on Pramada (Carelessness), is the fourth of a 9-part series on the obstacles to spiritual practice, from verse 1:30 of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: vyādhistyānasanśaya pramādālasyāvirati bhrāntidarśanālabdha...
by Connie Habash | Apr 13, 2022 | Aliveness, Attention, Awareness, Connection, Presence
So many of us drive, even for short distances. Is it a way of avoiding the world? What are the gifts of walking? Here is my short reverie on a walk across town. My chiropractor’s office is a very short drive from my home – about 3-5 minutes or so....
by Connie Habash | Mar 11, 2022 | anger, Articles, Awareness, Mindfulness, Presence
Anger gets a bad rap in the therapy – and spirituality – community. It’s labeled a “negative” emotion, and for good reason. When anger runs us and we react to it, it can blow like a volcano and make quite a mess of our...
by Connie Habash | Oct 14, 2021 | Acceptance, Articles, Awareness, Challenges, Change, Judgment
Do you struggle with self-judgment? You’re not alone. It’s a fallacy to believe that you have to judge yourself in order to change. Here’s a more gentle and transformative way. Every one of us has habits that we’d like...
by Connie Habash | Jun 5, 2021 | awakening, Awareness, Mindfulness, Presence
All of us struggle with thoughts. We may not always be aware of it, but our thoughts are going on in our mind constantly throughout the day, telling stories about life and who we are. The way we think about ourselves, our circumstances, and...
by Connie Habash | May 9, 2021 | Awareness, Boundaries, Emotions, Energy, Relationships
Many of us know of the importance of good boundaries in our relationships, but few are aware of healthy energetic boundaries. Ever had this experience – you’re having a great day, feeling just fine, and suddenly you feel disturbed? What...
