Breath Balm, Get Calm, Carry On
Breath balm is a thing, a type of vapor rub that can help you breathe easier when you have some congestion. Kind of like the old Vicks Vaporub mom used to slather on your chest when you had a cough, … Continued
The What, Why, and How of Guided Imagery Meditation
As someone who meditates everyday and also leads group meditations, one of my most powerful tools is guided imagery. It works as an object of focus, similar to the breath, helping to guide your thoughts. This means there’s no focusing … Continued
Why I’m Taking A Mini-Sabbatical (And You Can Too!)
I have had relatively little stress in the past few years. We live simply and our expenses are low, so when I lost a big chunk of my graphic design business to Covid, we were able to weather it well … Continued
Moving Through Challenging Times
This week, for my Thursday night meditation group, I shared a meditation to move through challenging times. It’s always good to connect with this group, and as we gather, we support each other in so much more than just our … Continued
The World’s Oldest Meditation Technique
As a mindfulness guide, the most important tool available is the breath, yet I don’t think I talk about it nearly enough. Sure, I begin each guided meditation with breath awareness, but I don’t really spend time on why. So … Continued
Responding to Busyness
This has been quite a busy month in the Madden house, one that has created much fodder for this weekly blog. As it happens, you’ll be hearing more about it in the next few weeks, as I process all that … Continued
Mindfulness as an Antidote
Here we are, in the middle of April and I almost let it slip right on past. This is the month that is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month, bringing attention to how managing stress is imperative to a healthy … Continued