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The Pause Between Seasons

The Pause Between Seasons

The Pause Between SeasonsSandy Myodo Gougis
Published on: 08/06/2025

Discover the quiet power of August. Learn how to embrace the pause between seasons with mindfulness, stillness, and gentle reflection.

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When the Cushion Isn’t Enough

When the Cushion Isn’t Enough

When the Cushion Isn’t EnoughSandy Myodo Gougis
Published on: 08/03/2025

Learn how to bring meditation into real-life conflict and daily stress. Discover practical mindfulness tools for staying grounded when you're triggered.

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The Sound of Stillness: Listening as a Spiritual Practice

The Sound of Stillness: Listening as a Spiritual Practice

The Sound of Stillness: Listening as a Spiritual PracticeSandy Myodo Gougis
Published on: 08/01/2025

Explore the Zen practice of mindful listening, and discover how everyday sounds can become gateways to presence, peace, and deeper awareness.

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Meditation and the Mid-Year Reset: A Gentle Pause for Reflection

Meditation and the Mid-Year Reset: A Gentle Pause for Reflection

Meditation and the Mid-Year Reset: A Gentle Pause for ReflectionSandy Myodo Gougis
Published on: 07/25/2025

Discover how a mindful mid-year reset through meditation can offer clarity, calm, and renewed direction. Includes a simple 4-step meditation practice.

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