Joe Trevors

For those who may be interesting in some engaging topics of the mind!

Pondering addictions; Understanding that it’s not always an ‘escape’ that we seek...

Dance and Sing Your Anxiety Away?! May seem a bit far-fetched to some, but really; the only person keeping it from working for you, is...well...YOU! I'll credit part of today's post to Trooper and seeing that gorgeous sunrise coming over the mountain yesterday, and part to @kimberlydowse_inspiredliving for sharing a fun video compilation of only SOME of the numerous times #PaulRudd has been recorded dancing (even in seemingly 'inappropriate' times - which, again, is merely so...meone's interpretation). Jumping back to another 70's - today Canadian rock band, #Chilliwack may not fully bring you out of your anxiety or depression, but what if it was one tool you could use in better managing it? May seem a bit counterintuitive to use PAST music to live in the NOW, but again, a tool...and not a tool of further anxiety, regret, loss, fear, etc., as most of the memories you're constantly recalling are. Dance. Seriously. Wait, NOT seriously...dance 'silly'! Dance 'happy'! Dance like today, and every day in your future could be positively impacted by it...because it can.

"That Every Year Has it's share of tears, Every now and then It's gotta rain..."... Seriously though, right? #Trooper, the lads from Vancity had it all figured out...over 40yrs ago! And this is what Mindfulness is all about, as well. It's NOT about ensuring we don't ever experience sad, negative, challenging, ego-filled situations in our lives...and I'll explain more about that in the video. With gratitude, I invite you to have a listen.

The incredible levels of love that can be seen by/in many of these kids' responses involve (unconsciously) acceptance, compassion, lack of judgement or ego, and an overwhelming connection with the very spirit and energy that is humanity in this journey. The foundations of mindfulness as I teach and practice it. Can you imagine a future where you're able to show yourself that same level of connection? Loving YOU ('Self') in such a way? It would undoubtedly be a beautiful thing.