My day started as it usually does. My two lovely labs woke me up at 5 am. Really! I wonder how they know exactly what time it is…it’s eerie! Anyway, this morning I just wanted to roll over and get a few more winks, but they were not having any of that! So, I fed them, took them for their walks. The walks happen one at a time these days since both of them together weigh as much as I do and if...

Image by rawpixel.com Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. It involves paying attention to our thoughts, emotions and sensations in a non-judgmental manner, allowing us to become more aware of our inner experiences and...