by Keith Fiveson | Jul 22, 2017 | Mindfulness, Practice, Uncategorized
Let’s face it; relationships can be hard, harsh, and painful. They confront you, reflect you, and show you who you are. Like gardens, if you don’t tend to them, with tools, care, and water, they suffer, falter, grow old, wither and die. Can you seed,...
by Keith Fiveson | Jul 5, 2017 | Mindfulness, Practice, Therapy
Mindfulness is a powerful technique that allows us to bring our attention to the present moment. By focusing on the here and now, we can experience the incredible richness of life in a way that is impossible when our minds are distracted or preoccupied. One of the key...
by Keith Fiveson | May 18, 2017 | Internet Addiction, Mindfulness, S.O.B.E.R., TeleHealth
We increasingly hear, read, and see Mindless Internet Activity (MIA). It has kids, individuals, couples, and families MIA in relationships. Caring and loving relationships need support and care. But what if they are MIA? Can issues that need to be addressed be...
by Keith Fiveson | May 9, 2017 | Mindfulness, Pain management, Practice, S.O.B.E.R.
Mindfulness involves two key components: Awareness and acceptance. You may not be aware of your feelings, your thoughts and not want to examine them or accept them. You might further find that drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, binge-watching TV or surfing the Internet...
by Keith Fiveson | May 1, 2017 | Mindfulness, Practice
I was thinking about travel and how when we go to another country, where we don’t speak the language, we can get “Lost in Translation”. There was a movie a few years ago, starring Bill Murray. While I liked the film, I googled the term and found...
by Keith Fiveson | Apr 26, 2017 | Mindfulness
Mindfulness is awareness, cultivated by paying attention in a sustained and particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. This post is about how to develop a formal and informal practice. More so, it’s about understanding the...
