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Happy Dance, Sunsets and Tea
29 Jun 2026

Happy Dance, Sunsets and Tea

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 1

I find I’ve become a fan of rituals these days. I’m not sure how it started or how I got here, and yet I engage in several according to Merriam Webster who defines a ritual as an act or series … Continued

ritual
Screen Free Shabbat Revisited
25 May 2026

Screen Free Shabbat Revisited

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

A few years ago, I challenged myself to use the screen less and be present more. So, I took on Screen Free Shabbat. I lasted a good while, but as in so many challenges, this one sort of fell by … Continued

balance, community, connection, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, ritual, Routine
Greeting the Day
3 Feb 2025

Greeting the Day

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 1

Each morning is a new opportunity. We can create a day that nourishes us, or we can meet it with anxiety or dread. The choice is yours. When we first awaken, that moment when we first open our eyes for … Continued

mindfulness, ritual, Routine
It’s Retreat Time!
12 Feb 2024

It’s Retreat Time!

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

I love me a retreat! I love going to retreats, I love leading retreats, I love planning retreats. In short, In love everything about them. I’ve written before about planning your own home retreat, and that can be effective, however, … Continued

equinox, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, retreat, ritual
A New Twist: New Year’s Intentions
26 Dec 2022

A New Twist: New Year’s Intentions

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

Last year at this time, I invited you to look back on your year, suggesting that you close the year out to welcome in the new (Looking Back on the Year: What Will You See?). So this year, let’s look … Continued

celebrate, mindfulcafe, mindfulness, non-judgment, ritual
Routine, Rituals and a Little Superstition
11 Jul 2022

Routine, Rituals and a Little Superstition

by Susan Madden | posted in: Mindfulness | 0

The other day, our breakfast table conversation centered around the subject of routine. Neither of us like routine, however I understand that routine likes me. I operate better with a routine, accomplishing more, creating healthy habits and feeling less frenzied. … Continued

mindfulcafe, mindfulness, ritual, Routine, superstition

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