The MindfulWomen Project

Inspiring Emotional Intelligence, Self Compassion, and Personal Growth

PEACE

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

Jimi Hendrix

Being-well

Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.

Greg Anderson

BALANCE

No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for ‘we’ are the only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives.

Louise L. Hay

RECOVERY

Dedicating some time to meditation is a meaningful expression of caring for yourself that can help you move through the mire of feeling unworthy of recovery. As your mind grows quieter and more spacious, you can begin to see self-defeating thought patterns for what they are, and open up to other, more positive options.

Sharon Salzberg

SELF COMPASSION

What we think, we become.

Buddha

Living life in peace can be challenging when suddenly you are confronted with unexpected change…relationship or health issues, loss, or any difficult life experience.

The truth is life is full of change, and the challenges we face often impact the quality of our connection to ourselves and others.

Through exploration and practice, you can heal and enjoy life with greater self compassion, acceptance, focus, connection, and peace.

I recently looked up to the sky.

by Susan Bowen | General

It was one of those perfect cloudless days, when the sky was so blue. In that moment, I felt incredibly connected and free, and set an intention for 2015. "The quieter you become, the more you can hear." ... Ram Dass At the end of every year, I find myself thinking...

Mindfulness and Recovery

by Susan Bowen | Recovery

For the last 25 years, September is designated Recovery Month as a way to promote that behavioral health is essential to overall health and well being. Towards the end of 2011, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) announced a new definition of...

Stop Running and Celebrate Now

by Susan Bowen | Emotional Intelligence

“What are we waiting for to be happy? Why are we waiting to start celebrating? We can celebrate now. Every step is to celebrate life, thanks to mindfulness, concentration and insight” ... Thich Nhat Hanh ...

What is mindfulness and when is it the right time to start a mindfulness practice?

Mindfulness is a practice of connection… to calm your mind and accept your experience, allowing you to respond to life’s challenges rather than living in an automatic state of reaction… to engage in life from a place of authenticity and compassion. Mindfulness is...