Twelve years ago today, at the suggestion of my therapist (my Irish, Buddhist sage), I sat down at my computer and typed in www.headspace.com, created an account and tried their free 10-day, 10 minutes a day meditation offer. Now, I have ADHD and was sure that I was someone who would not be able [...]
I’ve been listening to both internal and external messages of the season. Externally, I hear“Happy Holidays”, “The Season of Giving”, “Buy Gifts Here”, “Joy to the World”, soon we’ll hear messages about the ending of the year, and “Happy New Year”. New year’s resolutions [...]
I have SO MUCH to be grateful for I started practicing “gratitude” a few years ago. Due to causes and conditions in my upbringing, I lived life from a pretty negative vantage point and I spewed that negativity around a LOT. And so, I basically practiced “negativity”. There were [...]
When COVID struck and my husband joined me in telecommuting full time, I recognized how often during the day he or I would walk into the other’s home office and just start talking or asking questions. Whoever’s office was barged into might have been in the middle of something but the [...]
Something for you to consider today - feeling grateful for the things that you don't have or for things that didn't happen. Often, I find myself focusing on things that I don't have…which leads to the feeling that I need to buy more, become more, give more, have more, be more and[...]
Committing to Practice Meditation Today is my meditation anniversary! It’s been 9 years that I have been meditating on a regular (mostly daily) basis. It is a part of my activities of daily living – just like showering, brushing my teeth, eating and walking. I have been pondering what [...]
As the weather becomes summer-like and more people have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus, many of us are considering our re-emergence back into the workplace and our social lives. Whether you are emerging more cautiously or feel like you are coming back full force like a [...]
I am only a few days away from taking a vacation during COVID. My last vacation was Thanksgiving weekend and I started a new job the day after I returned from it. I was laid off from that job on March 12th. I feel fortunate and grateful that I even get to take vacations, let alone go somewhere! I [...]
Feeling a bit stressed lately? Me too! I mean, c’mon – we are living in very stressful, chaotic and rapidly changing times which is filled by more uncertainty than the entire global community has ever experienced. Uncertainty and constant change can produce a lot of stress – in the mind [...]
We are being gifted with the opportunity right now to come back to what’s important. Connection with people; connection with self. To slow down, wake up and discover who we are and notice our interconnectivity with the world. We can actually PAUSE and reflect and take notice of how we are [...]
I learned two years ago that National Meditation Month is actually a “thing”! So, let’s celebrate it by giving it an honest try (or try it again if you tried before and felt like you “couldn’t do it” or that you “failed” or “it wasn’t for me”). There are many different forms [...]
I sit here contemplating what I can possibly submit to this BLOG that might offer something that hasn’t already been suggested in many different places already navigating these COVID-19 Coronavirus times. I would like to share with you how I am staying present to what is here, and what I am [...]
There is a sanctuary in each of us, a place of serenity and balance. A place of stillness. It is a place from which we are disconnected much of the time. Spending time in meditation - it is possible to rediscover this inner sanctuary.
"I don't write testimonials often, however my experience with Robyn Beckman is a must share, since I strongly believe she can help many people dealing with stress, anxiety or just hoping to improve their lives through the practice of mindfulness meditation. Robyn is a true MASTER mindfulness instructor; she has a great deal of experience that allows her to guide you and coach you in your mindfulness journey. Her keen ability to pin point areas of improvement and challenge allows the student to grow and be motivated in daily practice. Her compassion and empathy are limitless.
I am grateful and feel very lucky to have found her; she has been an important part of my personal growth and daily mindfulness awareness and practice."
~ Carlos C - Port Orchard, WA