Here I am, at the little cafe at the end of the pier staring back at the world through the filter of a gentle fog, here in the little town of Deal on the east coast of Kent. As I sit with a double espresso (decaffeinated) I took a moment of meditation; breathing in slowly through my nose and out through my mouth. All while … Continue reading In Praise of Bleakness
The conference had been going on all day, and although I’d loved it, my face was tired from smiling, laughing, and looking earnest – actively listening to the great and the good of the European sponsorship industry as they had been brought together for the annual congress, get-together, and socialising. I was still relatively new to this niche of the industry, although having worked ‘in … Continue reading From small seeds
Headspace for Children has launched from the people behind Headspace – one of the most popular guided meditation apps launched (for adults) 6 years ago. Since then, Headspace has become the brand du jour in popular, or mainstream meditation and is now used regularly by millions of people all over the world. Last week saw the launch of Headspace for Kids, and we caught up with Andy … Continue reading Headspace for children launches meditation for kids
Fascinating article from Gretchen Reynolds over at The New York Times. We’ve always been great believers in the power of both mindfulness and exercise to combat both mental and physical fatigue, but the study referenced in this article, whilst a small sample, seems to indicate that a combination of meditation and exercise (running) can have a far more powerful effect on positive feelings than even … Continue reading Sitting & Sweating: Meditation + Exercise = 40% reduction in depression
