mindfulness Archives - Renee Trudeau

7 reasons to choose LOVE over FEAR in 2020

Last week I took advantage of early voting in Texas. All the voting locations near me had incredibly long waits so I ventured farther south to a voting spot in a large shopping center on the outskirts of Austin. I walked into the bright, air-conditioned,…

Meditation saves me from myself

Meditation, Mindfulness

"I'm sorry. For everything. Can you forgive me?" This was the text I sent to a beloved Sunday night coming off of a two-day silent meditation retreat with Adyashanti. Meditation always brings me to new understandings. Sometimes to supreme…

How to say “no” and why it’s so crucial

Mindfulness

I woke up Saturday morning and could feel my breath was short and shallow and my chest was tight and constricted. My plate was too full--professionally and personally. Some things had to go. I was born with a lot of energy, and one of my…

Don’t just do something, sit there

Meditation, Mindfulness

I feel edgy. And unsettled. And a bit anxious. Between the bomb violence in Austin last week (my hometown), the current political climate, the wonderful but emotional March for our Lives rallies on Saturday and my always-pushing-the-boundaries…

4 questions I’m asking before I leap into 2018

Mindfulness

The weeks before and after New Year's Day were hard. Really hard. As a result, I've been moving at a snail's pace when it comes to envisioning and preparing for 2018. I feel I'm still releasing 2017, digesting all the challenging lessons and…

Beware of a sense of urgency

Mindfulness

As I reflect on how I want to experience this fall, I'm reminded about a parenting workshop I attended years ago at my son’s Montessori school on peace-based education. The seminar offered kids and parents a model for conflict resolution and…

When in Doubt, Do Nothing

Meditation, Mindfulness

Our A/C went out yesterday on Mother's Day (it was 95 degrees). This morning, in addition to dealing with a disgruntled teen and catching up at work after being out sick all last week, my husband needed me to deal with A/C repair bids and…

Finding peace through being with what is

Mindfulness

As I along with so many others have attempted to digest all of the crises and atrocities we've been observing around the world, I have found myself vacillating between wanting to run out and take action and withdrawing from overwhelm to…

5 ways to find rest this holiday season

Mindfulness

Does the thought of hanging lights and attending holiday work parties make you want to grab your sleeping bag and run for the nearest cave? This year--and especially this month--have been intense for all of us. Additionally, most of us…

Why meditation is good self-care

Mindfulness, Self-Care

My sleep has been very erratic this month. While I'm practicing self-compassion (I'm navigating a lot of hormonal shifts like many my age), I believe the primary cause of my sleepless nights is due to an overly-busy mind. This wake-up call…

Finding peace through being with what is

Mindfulness

As I along with the rest of the US have attempted to digest all of the crises and atrocities we've been observing, I have found myself vacillating between wanting to run out and take action and withdrawing from overwhelm to return to the …

3 reasons to take a digital detox

Mindfulness

Today marks my first day back in the office after a week unplugged (no computer use, email, TV/movies and only minimal phone use). I spent the time working in my garden, writing, swimming, doing creative visioning for my business, walking…

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7 reasons to choose LOVE over FEAR in 2020

Meditation saves me from myself

How to say “no” and why it’s so crucial

Don’t just do something, sit there

4 questions I’m asking before I leap into 2018

Beware of a sense of urgency

When in Doubt, Do Nothing

Finding peace through being with what is

5 ways to find rest this holiday season

Why meditation is good self-care

Finding peace through being with what is

3 reasons to take a digital detox

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