Creative Mindfulness

Branding Thoughts

These days it seems that what we hear and what we see might not be congruent. We hear about violent acts perpetrated on innocent people. I cringe when I hear about the attacks on senior citizens. It disgusts me when I hear about violent acts motivated by bigotry or hate. Then we see people ignoring…

Melba Christie at Poemattic

February 11, 2020

meditation, Mindfulness, New Trends, stillness

#mindfulness, meditation, reducing stress, stress

The Aftermath

It is now time to be more mindful than ever. We all need to find a place of stillness and quiet and begin to reflect on how to heal our society. Have we learned any new lessons lately? Do we need to make up our mindful minds to be better and to open up to…

Melba Christie at Poemattic

February 5, 2020

meditation, Mindfulness, oneness, stillness

#mindfulness, Common ground, meditation, oneness, self-awareness

Quote by Leonard Cohen

“Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything” That’s how light gets in.” -Leonard Cohen

Melba Christie at Poemattic

February 4, 2020

meditation, Mindfulness, Music

hope, Leonard cohen, Life’s Questions, This too shall pass

It has been a while

I apologize for the long hiatus. I have been dealing with so many things at once and of course could not truly speak to mindfulness. But I am back and I hope to fulfill my commitment to becoming more mindful and present in the now. I have been reading a lot and I hope to…

Melba Christie at Poemattic

February 4, 2020

Mindfulness

Life, nature, peace

Have A Mindful Day!

Pick a time that you can be calm and still. Arrange to be alone in a quiet space around the house or perhaps outdoors. I find my deck to be very peaceful. I have always been an early riser so my time is usually 6 am. I start my day by reading something inspirational. Or…

Melba Christie at Poemattic

June 7, 2019

meditation, Mindfulness, New Trends, stillness

#mindfulness, in the moment, Mindful and Healthy, Sanskrit, Sanskrit saying

My Favorite Day is Today

“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favourite day,” said Pooh.

Melba Christie at Poemattic

June 7, 2019

meditation, Mindfulness, New Trends, stillness

#mindfulness, Living in the present, The present, today

Quote: From A Course In Miracles

Listen in deep silence. Be very still, and open your mind . . . Sink deep into the peace that waits for you beyond the frantic, riotous thoughts and sounds and sights of this insane world.”

Melba Christie at Poemattic

June 4, 2019

Mindfulness, stillness

#mindfulness, peace, silence, stillness

The Now – Do Not forget the Now

Life is now. Love is only now. Truth is only now Wisdom is only now. Enlightenment. Self-realization – only now. Joy is only now. Happiness is only now. Freedom, only now. Absolute Peace, only now. It’s up to you. -Scott Morrison

Melba Christie at Poemattic

May 30, 2019

Mindfulness

Life, Living in the present, present, The Now

Eating Mindfully

Lately, I have been paying more attention to what I eat and reading labels like never before. As one gets older, sugar, salt and fats, can begin to cause gastric distress. My mother would always emphasize the importance of eating slowly, chewing your food completely and focusing on enjoying your meal. She hated fast foods…

Melba Christie at Poemattic

May 27, 2019

meditation, Mindfulness

#eating mindfully, #mindfulness, food, foodies, savoring food