What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is simply a sense of deliberate focus on the present moment, within and around us. For Martha, the key is taking the abundant wisdom we learn through meditation into living mindfully – into subtle elements of our moment to moment daily life. In living mindfully, we quiet the clutter of thoughts in our minds, deliberately choosing to focus on each moment, including the people present, our inner intuitive awareness, and all the surrounding conditions. We invite qualities of non-judgement, acceptance, trust, and many more. We recognize our fears, doubts and unconscious beliefs as inner voices and sometimes constant inner conversations that we allow to limit our potential to shine. The resulting ease and sense of life being under control boosts our health and energy, creativity, and joy. We know how we want to live our lives.

Martha’s primary focus since 1998 has been on reducing stress through mindful meditation and living deliberately with mindful self awareness. Martha’s mindfulness programs (see below) have helped many with stress-related conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, overwhelm, and some addictive life patterns.

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“I meditate because I love how it makes me feel – sometimes like bursting with love. I think of it also as great training – for focusing my mind on what I am doing, savouring each moment, and knowing myself. These days I am stopping for short meditations more and more during walks with my dog or runs near my favourite big tree.” – Martha