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My Messenger Bat
19 Aug 2024

My Messenger Bat

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 6

The other night I had a bat in my house. Yes, a real, live bat. It was complicated by the fact that I’m here alone and I can’t walk. My cat alerted me to the bat. It must have been … Continued

mindfulcafe, mindfulness
On Letting Go and Acceptance
12 Aug 2024

On Letting Go and Acceptance

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 1

This has been a week of letting go. Letting go of an organized house. Letting go of daily walks. Letting go of independence. And I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s hard, and it’s messy, and it sucks. A few … Continued

mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature, self-care
The World’s Oldest Meditation Technique
5 Aug 2024

The World’s Oldest Meditation Technique

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

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

breath, less-stress, mindfulcafe, mindfulness
The Gift of Friendships
29 Jul 2024

The Gift of Friendships

by Susan Madden | posted in: Community, Mindfulness | 1

July 30 is International Day of Friendship. It’s a great day to spend time with your closest friends, whether that’s in person, on a video call or on the phone. You might reconnect with old friends and reach out to … Continued

belonging, community, friendship, mindfulcafe, mindfulness
Mindfully Eating on National Junk Food Day
22 Jul 2024

Mindfully Eating on National Junk Food Day

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

This week I learned that yesterday, July 21, was National Junk Food Day. My first thought could be that I’m glad I didn’t learn that earlier, as I might have celebrated to the fullest. But that was the old me. … Continued

mindfulcafe, mindfulness
Living Your Truth
15 Jul 2024

Living Your Truth

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 2

I am a firm believer in living your truth – being authentic in your actions, thoughts and values, no matter what the world expects from you. Oftentimes the actions and values part is easy, it’s the thoughts that trip you … Continued

forest bathing, gratitude, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, nature
New Beginnings
8 Jul 2024

New Beginnings

by Susan Madden | posted in: Community, Mindfulness | 4

We’ve begun a whole new chapter – no, scratch that, a whole new book – in the Madden family. Some transitions are too big to be contained in a chapter, so you start a new book in the series. With … Continued

belonging, community, connection, friendship, mindfulcafe, mindfulness
Celebrating Summer and the Strawberry Moon
1 Jul 2024

Celebrating Summer and the Strawberry Moon

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

It was a weekend of meditation, reflection, and renewal. A chance to step back from the clamor of the every day and listen to the inner voice. It was a weekend of community, of women supporting women, of letting go … Continued

community, connection, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, retreat, solstice
Responding to Busyness
24 Jun 2024

Responding to Busyness

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 4

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

less-stress, mindfulcafe, mindfulness
On the Beginner’s Mind
17 Jun 2024

On the Beginner’s Mind

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 1

Isn’t it great that we can continue to learn new things, no matter our age, given a willingness and openness to broaden our minds? This is that “beginner’s mind” that is often talked about in Buddhism. When you see things … Continued

connection, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, non-judgment

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