Daily Anchors

Mindfulness.

Mindfulness, from a Buddhist perspective, is the practice of being fully present in the moment—aware of your thoughts, emotions, and surroundings without judgment. It teaches us to slow down and notice what’s happening inside and around us, instead of getting caught up in stress, worries, or automatic reactions. In daily life, this might mean pausing to take a deep breath before responding in a conversation, eating your meals with full attention, or noticing how you feel during moments of joy or challenge.

Mindfulness helps us understand that everything changes, including our thoughts and emotions, and that we don’t have to believe or react to everything we think. Over time, this gentle awareness helps us live with more calm, clarity, and compassion—for ourselves and others.

Meditations.

Meditation, is a practice that helps us train the mind to become more calm, focused, and open-hearted. It’s like giving your mind a rest while also gently strengthening it. Through meditation, we learn to observe our thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them, creating space between what we feel and how we choose to respond. In daily life, meditation can help us feel more grounded, handle stress with more ease, and connect more deeply with ourselves and others. Whether it’s sitting quietly and focusing on your breath or repeating a calming phrase (mantra), meditation is a tool to help us become more present, kind, and steady—especially when life feels overwhelming.

Mantras

  • "Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are."

    Brene Brown

  • Choose yourself every day. When you honor your own voice, you create space to live in truth.

    Paige Zaporzan

  • What is true for me right now?

    Eckhart Tolle

  • Awareness is the greatest agent for change

    Eckhart Tolle

  • What you are is what you have been. What you’ll be is what you do now.

    Buddha

  • What feels right for me in this moment?

    Paige Zaporzan

  • Check in with yourself each day! Ask yourself: how am I doing today? what am I feeling? what do I need? how can I give that to myself?

    Paige Zaporzan

  • Your soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.

    Caroline Myss

  • Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.

    Steve Maraboli

  • In each moment, we are offered the opportunity to begin again

    Jack Kornfield

  • What does this moment need from me? compassion, calm, courage?

    Paige Zaporzan

  • What does my body need from me in this moment? movement, stillness, or breathe?

    Paige Zaporzan