Kimberly Holman

Why Mindfulness?

Posted by Kimberly Holman | May 11, 2020 | Meditation & Mindfulness, Short Teachings |

In this week’s short teaching on mindfulness, I ask a really basic question. Why mindfulness? If we’re going to practice mindfulness, it’s a good idea to understand why we might do it.

The Dangers of Helplessness

Posted by Kimberly Holman | May 5, 2020 | Articles, Psychology & Personal Growth |

The biggest challenge in healing arises when conditions become chronic. I know from personal experience that chronic tension can be crippling. In this post, I look at how chronic helplessness contributes to these challenges.

Stillness as an Object of Meditation

Posted by Kimberly Holman | May 4, 2020 | Meditation & Mindfulness, Short Teachings |

In this week’s Mindful Monday post, I talk briefly about objects of meditation and how they work in mindfulness practice. This post includes a two and a half minute audio recording of a Stillness Meditation. Take a moment and connect with stillness.

What Is Mindfulness?

Posted by Kimberly Holman | Apr 27, 2020 | Meditation & Mindfulness, Short Teachings |

Special Announcement: I’m so delighted to let everyone know that Rich Lewis is coming back with his “Tuesday Tips with Rich” series on Centering Prayer practice, starting tomorrow. This inspired me to start a similar series of short teachings on Mindfulness Meditation each Monday that I’m calling “Mindful Monday with Kim.” I thought that clarifying just what we mean by mindfulness in the context of meditation would be a good place to begin. It’s more than simply being present in the moment (although that’s a great place to start).

Are Your Problems a Luxury?

Posted by Kimberly Holman | Apr 20, 2020 | Reflections, Religion & Philosophy |

A short reflection on how we may be addicted to problem solving and how some of our problems might in fact be “luxury” problems. Also, enjoy a short video from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche titled: When you believe you can’t practice.

Finding Refuge in the Midst of the Storm

Posted by Kimberly Holman | Apr 6, 2020 | Poetry & Prayers |

When I was younger, I described myself as having agoraphobic tendencies. I wasn’t housebound. I could get out and do what I needed to do for the most part, but it could be a real struggle. Eventually, I learned how to access a place of peace and safety inside myself, my inner refuge. Lately, though, with everything going on, accessing my inner refuge hasn’t been so easy. I wrote this poem to encourage myself. Perhaps it can help you too.