Acceptance the Anecdote to Avoidance— Allowing Emotions to Flow

Acceptance doesn't mean liking every feeling — it means recognizing that emotions come and go, like clouds across a sky. Mindfulness invites you to soften resistance and trust the natural ebb and flow of your human experience.

Simply Notice - aka Awareness — The First Step in Mindfulness

Mindfulness begins with simply noticing. Your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations arise like waves — can you greet them with curiosity instead of judgment? Awareness anchors you to the only moment that truly exists: now.