Andrew Safer — Mindfulness Instruction, Training, and Consultation—St. John’s, Newfoundland
© Andrew Safer 2015 When the story arc morphs from the Paris attacks to air strikes in Syria, it begs the question: Are we learning from the lessons of history? Michael Flynn, who recently retired as chief of the US Defense Intelligence Agency, told a Der Spiegel reporter, “When 9/11 occurred, all the emotions took …
(c) Andrew Safer 2015 While walking on a trail, muddy water can be such a threat to shoes! I avoid it at all costs, muttering under my breath as I carefully choose my steps. But walking the same trail in rubber boots, I delight in wading through several-inch-deep puddles. Burying emotions and upsets while keeping …
© Andrew Safer 2015 When we interrupt our busy momentum—even if it’s just for a moment—we have a chance to make friends with ourselves. This is not just a matter of giving ourselves a break—although that’s certainly part of it. There’s something more… In meditation practice, we see that our minds are so busy—nervous about …