Mindful Moments

Welcome to my mindfulness blog

It's a place for me to share how mindfulness helps me in my every day life in Surrey, particularly in challenging times.

As Jon Kabat-Zinn said...

'The little things? The little moments? They aren't little.'

By giving attention to the countless little moments, the ordinary can be glorious. And by leaning towards the unpleasant, we can find a sense of peace while we watch the difficulties swirling around. Sometimes the eye of the storm is the calmest place to be.

Catherine Nasskau

Oct 24
3 min

How can mindfulness help?

How can mindfulness help? People come to mindfulness for help with stress, anxiety and many other issues. Read this blog to find out more.

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Catherine Nasskau

Apr 7
5 min

Caring for our parachutes

Regular mindfulness practice can help in times of crisis. Catherine Nasskau explores how mindfulness is helping her deal with coronavirus.

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Catherine Nasskau

Feb 29
2 min

Mindfulness with children

Short mindfulness exercises to help children reduce stress and anxiety, increase concentration, sleep better and improve social skills.

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Glitter jars - mindfulness activities for kids

Catherine Nasskau

Feb 21
2 min

Glitter jars - mindfulness activities for kids

Mindfulness activities for kids. Glitter jars and other meditation ideas for children. Fun and calm for all the family!

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
5 min

Feel the fear and do it anyway

Mindfulness can help us have our thoughts and feelings, rather than letting them have us. Simple exercises to help with difficult thoughts.

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
4 min

Noticing the positives

Much of the time with Mindfulness, we focus on exactly what our experience is in the present moment, whether it is pleasant or unpleasant...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

Focusing on the breath, 100 years ago

Yesterday I was looking through old photos I had not seen before with my cousins. I knew my grandmother had been a speech-therapist (a le...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

If we just look

I was running an Introduction to Mindfulness event at Raven Housing Trust in Reigate recently, and as it was during the staff's lunchtime...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

Performing music - in the moment

Exploring mindfulness through performing live music.

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

Mindful Eating

Exploring mindful eating in a Mindful Surrey mindfulness class. Using the senses to help us appreciate the present moment.

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
2 min

Welcome to my guest-house

One of my favourite poems is Rumi's 'The Guesthouse', which, for me, is about how one can relate to the unpleasant emotions and experienc...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

Too busy to be mindful?

A participant asked this week if it was possible to do fast and vigorous exercise mindfully. We felt we could; clearly not noticing the d...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

Discovering a logo

An interesting experience looking for a logo. How to sum up in one simple shape what is important to me with Mindfulness in Surrey? Last w...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

"Roll on Friday"

Besides teaching mindfulness, I also teach Drama in a school, and last Thursday was my Yr 11 GCSE exam performance. Lots of pressure, lot...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
1 min

"I am a vessel"

The focus of my mindfulness class this week was facing difficulties. This included a moment where we imagine ourselves as a vessel, like ...

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Catherine Nasskau

Jan 19
2 min

What's a perfect place to meditate?

It's true that a beautiful environment can help mindful practice but it's also important to develop the ability to use mindful practice t...

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Mindful Moments

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As Jon Kabat-Zinn said...

'The little things? The little moments? They aren't little.'

By giving attention to the countless little moments, the ordinary can be glorious. And by leaning towards the unpleasant, we can find a sense of peace while we watch the difficulties swirling around. Sometimes the eye of the storm is the calmest place to be.

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