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Attitudes of Acceptance and Letting Go
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of...

Karen Jones
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Gratitude and Grit
As November is shifting into December, I’m noticing changes in the vegetation, in the light and dark, and in the temperature. I am...

Karen Jones
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Working With Difficulty
This month, I am finding my morning meditation practice filled with strong emotions, thoughts and concern for others. I don’t believe I...

Karen Jones
Oct 23, 20233 min read
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Kindness--Kokua
At the beginning of August, I was shocked by the news of the devastating wildfires that hit Maui. Having volunteered for the American Red...

Karen Jones
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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Perseverance
One day in July when I was driving to work, I passed a person riding their bicycle. I try to practice present moment mindfulness each...

Karen Jones
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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Exploring Compassion and Self-Care
I was able to attend an in person retreat this month for the first time in a few years. The focus of the retreat was mindful tools for...

Karen Jones
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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Attending to Yearning and Striving
Every year as spring occurs and we move towards summer weather, I find myself yearning for dry roads and moderate temperatures so that I...

Karen Jones
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Consistency in Practice
I have traveled quite a bit this year compared to the last few years. Although I enjoy traveling and all the experiences it brings into...

Karen Jones
May 26, 20232 min read
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Connection and Longevity
“Positive relationships keep us happier, healthier and help us live longer. This is the most important finding from an 84-year study...

Karen Jones
Apr 14, 20233 min read
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Present Moment Awareness
This month I have been stretching and growing my understanding of practicing present moment awareness. A visit with a loved one who was...

Karen Jones
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Practicing the Attitudes of Mindfulness
I love traveling and visiting different regions of the world. For me, traveling is a natural way to expand my typical thoughts, patterns...

Karen Jones
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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A Mindful Resolution
Welcome to the first blog at Mindfulness and Motion! With January and the new year beginning, my email inbox has been inundated with...

Karen Jones
Jan 17, 20233 min read
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