by Dr. Supriya Blair | Mindfulness
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi This probably isn’t the first time you’ve seen Gandhiji’s wise words. This quote was painted across one of the halls in our graduate school building. It felt empowering when I read these words, walking to...
by Dr. Supriya Blair | Mindfulness
I’ve had three big heart feels this past week. 1. Earlier this week, I met with a client who was recounting some of his experiences since we began working together. At one point, he said, “God makes you who you are.” I paused, and then asked him what he meant. What...
by Dr. Supriya Blair | Mindfulness
“You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.” — Michelle Obama Duality, paradox, and yin-and-yang...
by Dr. Supriya Blair | Mindfulness
Have you ever heard the phrase “be mindful of…”? Mindfulness does not mean “being full of your mind.” It means being aware, being observant, being a witness to your thoughts and feelings. Most people live in the there-and-then: we harbor past thoughts about heartache...
by Dr. Supriya Blair | Mindfulness
How we think, feel, and behave are learned patterns. Over time, they seem automatic if we don’t question or attempt to change them. Thought and feeling perceptions can be a truth but seldom are the complete truth. All-or-none thinking is a limited way of perceiving...
by Dr. Supriya Blair | Mindfulness
In my experience, our best teachers in connecting are those little eyes that look up at us… our children. I like to people watch. It can be incredibly fun and heartwarming. What do you see when a child tries to connect with someone else? This is what I see: a face...