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Great (and not-so-great) Expectations
24 Apr 2023

Great (and not-so-great) Expectations

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

Expectations can be good. You expect to be treated with respect by a friend, family member or partner. You expect employees to arrive at work on time. You expect to reach your financial goals. Expectations can be self-motivating, and help … Continued

balance, mindfulcafe, mindfulness
Sorry Fall, Spring Wins!
17 Apr 2023

Sorry Fall, Spring Wins!

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

Okay, I know I waver between Spring and Fall, but I’ve made a decision (for now at least). SPRING is my favorite season! And yesterday was one of the best reasons I can think of. You see, yesterday was the … Continued

connection, forest bathing, Nature Art, Nature Therapy, spring
What a Trip
9 Apr 2023

What a Trip

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 3

This week, I’m excited to share the words of a very wise and inspirational person in my life, none other than my husband, Tim (or JT as I like to call him). Tim has a way of looking at the … Continued

connection, mindfulcafe, mindfulness
We did a Thing!
3 Apr 2023

We did a Thing!

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness, My Corner | 0

Tim and I did a thing recently. We bought a “beach cottage” in Newport, Oregon. Well, we call it a beach cottage. It’s really an older doublewide mobile home in a community of mobile homes. And … it’s a seven … Continued

home, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, peace
What is Home?
27 Mar 2023

What is Home?

by Susan Madden | posted in: Community | 0

I grew up in Southern California, in a bustling suburb of Los Angeles, surrounded by family and childhood friends. It was my home. When I was 17, I moved to a small town in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Central … Continued

belonging, community, connection, home, mindfulcafe, mindfulness
A Bit of Today, All Year Long
20 Mar 2023

A Bit of Today, All Year Long

by Susan Madden | posted in: Community, Mindfulness | 0

Today marks the first day of spring with the arrival of the vernal equinox at about 2:24pm in my area. You’d never know it by my local weather forecasts, so this day brings hope of longer days and new life … Continued

balance, equinox, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, self-care, spring
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Blah, Blah, Blah
13 Mar 2023

Breathe In, Breathe Out, Blah, Blah, Blah

by Susan Madden | posted in: Community, Mindfulness, My Corner, Uncategorized | 0

While my Monday blog is important to me and I make it a top priority, you may have noticed I’ve been missing these last couple weeks. That’s because I had to prioritize a few other things, like heat and water … Continued

mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature, Winter
Whatdaya Mean I’m Being Human?
20 Feb 2023

Whatdaya Mean I’m Being Human?

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

There was a time that I had a very short temper. I know, hard to believe now, and much as I hate to admit, it’s true. Now, after many years of meditation practice, I seldom react in anger, even when … Continued

anger, mindfulness, non-judgment
Is Procrastination Your Thing Too?
13 Feb 2023

Is Procrastination Your Thing Too?

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

Oh! Well hello there Monday! I wasn’t expecting you so soon, yet you continue to arrive right on schedule. You continue to arrive, despite the fact that I am only now writing my Monday morning article (although to be fair … Continued

mindfulcafe, procrastination, Routine
Learning to Trust Your Gut
6 Feb 2023

Learning to Trust Your Gut

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

You know those times that you have a decision to make or you’re meeting someone new and everything just feels right, or it doesn’t? Call it “trusting your gut” or “following your instinct” or “listening to your inner voice.” What … Continued

connection, intuition, mindfulness

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