There are many good reasons to practice mindfulness. But just because something is good doesn’t mean that the opposite of that thing isn’t also good.
The Opposite of Mindfulness
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Remedies
Sacred Threads
Just because I can’t solve a problem doesn’t mean that there’s nothing I can do.
Swapping Apps
McGrath Institute Blog
For a phase, I deleted social media apps from my phone and replaced them with the Catholic lectionary app. Here are a few things I’ve noticed in making the change.
How to be a good houseguest
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Not all houseguests are created equal. The guests whom I strive to emulate when the tables turn and I’m the one camping out on a friend’s pullout couch share these characteristics.
Looking for an active spiritual life? Try memorizing prayers.
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To learn prayers by heart is to ensure they are there when you need God the most.
Remembering
Sacred Threads
We have at least some degree of control over how we anticipate events as well as how we remember them.
When we are able to move from grief to gratitude when reflecting on the past, our experience of life will be more positive.
4 Prayers to Pray with our Kids
McGrath Institute Blog
By reading prayers to kids, you help them develop a vocabulary for prayer and teach them about the nature of God.
Celebrate
Sacred Threads
In the name of humility, a lot of us have the temptation to downplay our achievements, hopes and plans. The impulse behind the “stay quiet” mentality — erring on the side of humble — is good, but there are also benefits of living life more openly and enthusiastically.
Four poems that can help us teach our kids about God
McGrath Institute Blog
Poetry has the potential to convey deep ideas and valuable lessons with just a few words beautifully strung together. Sharing poems with our children is a practice that can help them—and us—grow in faith and understanding of God.
Pragmatic Problem Solving
Women in Leadership Nexus
The first step in solving problems is assessing the actual problem. Making this practice “step one” when encountering challenges will save time, mental energy and emotional stamina, better equipping me to solve the real issues at hand in any given situation.
Teresa Coda 