Mindfulness, Being Present & the Power of One
2 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / October 14, 2010 / Posted in Mindful Leadership, MindfulnessOne grain of sand can turn the tide
One single spark can light the night
One simple dream
One gentle word
One act of love from someone
Can start a Chain Reaction
It all begins in the heart
The Power of One
I have been blessed by the people who have touched my life.
One grain of sand can turn the tide
Tomorrow evening the [...]
Thich Nhat Hanh and His Gifts to Mindfulness
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / September 13, 2010 / Posted in Breathe, Meditation, MindfulnessThe gifts are so numerous that Thich Nhat Hanh, Thay to his followers, has shared with the world through his presence and his writings.
He shares in Taming the Tiger Within: Meditation on Transforming Difficult Emotions
Every time you feel lost, alienated, or cut off from life,
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Mindfulness in Action: Partners101.org
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / June 2, 2010 / Posted in Mindful Business, Mindful Leadership, MindfulnessI have had the privilege of know Jim Vaughan for over 15 years. And through Jim I met his associate and dear friend: Kelly Castor. I have been a champion of their work and an associate of their Life Design work.
I have used sections of the Life Design book for over 12 years during our [...]
Sharing Mindfulness: A Gift from Juliet Adams
4 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / April 26, 2010 / Posted in MindfulnessJuliet Adams has just put her website online to gather in one place as much as is possible about mindfulness. You will find it rewarding and rich in content and in a context created with a spirit of Mindfulness.
I have just launched a new website to provide information on mindfulness: Mindfulnet.org . It aims to [...]
The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings
9 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / April 6, 2010 / Posted in Meditation, MindfulnessYou will want to visit the website of The Community of Mindful Living (CML). Below are the 14 Mindful Trainings which guide the Community.
Located just north of San Diego is one of the CML’s Retreat Centers: Deer Park
Under their Mindful Practice you will find a series of short reflections that are very helpful in [...]
Attitudinal Healing: Mindfulness In Another Key
5 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / April 2, 2010 / Posted in Mindfulness, UncategorizedThe work of Jerry Jampolsky and Diane Cirincione has touched the world one person at a time. Their work spans the globe and the hearts of all those who have practiced the principles Attitudinal Healing This section on their website summarizes and clarifies the principles of Attitudinal Healing
…there are numerous areas in which [...]
Shambhala Sun’s Guide To Mindful Living
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / March 9, 2010 / Posted in Breathe, Meditation, Mindful Business, Mindful Leadership, MindfulnessThe March issue of the Shambhala Sun is focused on Mindfulness. The editorial by Barry Boyce explains (although it always has):
Why The Shambhala Sun Is Taking Mindfulness to Heart
The Shambhala Sun has collected a series of excellent articles in its feature section in its Guide To Mindful Living.
Thich Nhat Hanh shares a [...]
Mindfulness is:
2 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / March 7, 2010 / Posted in Meditation, MindfulnessMindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: On purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Above my desk sits a reminder shared by a friend Dorothy Mitchell some time ago.
Am I awake
And fully present
And living my life
Intentionally
Check out UCSD’s Mindfulness site
Mindfulness is non-judgmental and open-hearted (friendly and inviting of whatever arises in awareness). [...]
Mindful Service & Joy: Where is Frank Ostaseski?
1 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / February 9, 2010 / Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, UncategorizedFrank Ostaseski has much to share on Mindfulness.
If you have an opportunity, be with him at any of the programs listed below. You will have the opportunity to share a moment in time to reflect upon your own life and the living of that life. With Frank and friends you have a mindful moment [...]
Ready for 2010? First, complete 2009.
1 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / December 24, 2009 / Posted in Mindful Business, Mindful Running, MindfulnessThis is shared with you from a fellow Vistage Chair and friend: Dwight Frindt
Ready for 2010? First, complete 2009.
It’s the time of year when many of us conduct annual rituals that may include everything from strategic planning sessions for business to making New Year’s resolutions or setting Bold Goals for 2010 and beyond. We’ve found [...]
