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Facts About ROAM: Regenerative Organic Agriculture & Mindfulness

The ROAM Mindfulness-Based Learning™ program (ROAM) combines MindfulLiving™️ practices and regenerative organic agriculture.

🍃 The ROAM team comprises industry veteran Alan Rosenberg and mindfulness practitioner Shery Clein, both inspired by Hippocrates’ profound quote: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

🍃 ROAM’s mission is to usher in a shift towards awareness-based practices in agriculture, fostering a more mindful connection with the Earth.

🍃 The development of the ROAM course served as a bridge, and following the successful pilot project in Cape Goedgedacht in 2023, the overwhelmingly positive response affirmed that the program profoundly resonates with people.

🍃 ROAM firmly believes in the transformative potential of MindfulLiving™️ and aspires to a future where regenerative organic agriculture and mindfulness practices are accessible to all.

🍃 By incorporating biodynamic agriculture principles, ROAM emphasises working harmoniously with the natural world.

🍃 Guided by the Seventh Generation principle, ROAM is dedicated to cultivating a mindful and harmonious relationship with the Earth, considering the consequences of our actions on future generations.

🍃 ROAM is unwavering in its commitment to creating a healthier, happier, more sustainable planet by unifying mindfulness practices and regenerative organic agriculture.

🍃 The ROAM program offers comprehensive training courses that seamlessly blend organic agriculture and MindfulLiving™️ practices. It aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills essential for sustainable food production.

🍃 This program is tailored for businesses and individuals interested in sustainable agriculture and holistic approaches to health and wellness.

🍃 Join us on this transformative journey towards establishing a mindful and harmonious relationship with the Earth.

Concerns regarding the MindfulLiving Course

Over the years, we have received many queries and concerns about MindfulLiving™. Below are a few of the most common questions received and their answers. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shery Clein, Personal Coach: shery@sheryclein.com

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Index

1. What do I get when I register?

2. MindfuLiving™ course contents

3. What’s included in the modules?

4. Videos and reading

5. What will I learn?

6. What will I be able to do after the course?

7. Daily practice program

8. Importance of practice

9. MindfulLiviing™ practices

10. How long can I take to complete the course?

11. Can I complete the course in less than 8 weeks?

12. Can I do the course as a group with friends or colleagues?

13. What emotional or physical reactions can I expect?

14. Falling asleep, drifting off, missing whole parts of the meditation.

15. How do you pay attention to breath without trying to control it?

16. I CANNOT stop my mind from wandering!

17. Is there an alternative to using breath as a focus?

18. I can’t hold the required position comfortably.

19. In the body scan, I can’t feel sensation in parts of my body.

20. Can I do the 30-minute practices in shorter sessions?

21. Can I use my Yoga practice for MBSR Yoga?

22. What if I have nothing to write in the informal log

23. I have thoughts, wake up and can’t go back to sleep.

24. Will “accepting things” make me passive or ineffective?

25. Health considerations

26. Do I automatically qualify to teach once I’ve done MindfulLiving™

27. Disclaimer

1. What Do I Get When I Register for MindfulLiving™?

✤ A Personal Touch: A FREE consultation and assessment with your MindfulLiving™ personal coach, Shery Clein.

✤ Online Training Access: Unlimited access to our comprehensive Mindfulness Courses Online.

✤ Introductory Module: A FREE introductory training module to kickstart your journey.

✤ Guided Assistance: Personalised help to get you started on your new path.

✤ Inspirational eBook: An inspirational FREE e-book adorned with beautiful images and endorsed by renowned masters.

✤ Current Trends Updates: Regular updates on relevant and interesting current trends.

✤ Exclusive Newsletters: A newsletter subscription brimming with special offers and discounts.

✤ Ongoing Support: FREE ongoing support, with Email or WhatsApp assistance (response guaranteed within 48 hours).⭐️

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2. MindfulLiving™️ Courses Online – MindfulLiving™️ Course Contents

✤ Practical Mindfulness: Learn HOW to practice mindfulness meditation with our researched, in-depth introduction.

✤ Certified Course: The MBSR Certified Course emphasises practical application over theoretical understanding.

✤ Engaging Content: An engaging learning adventure with fascinating, colour-coded imagery for easy navigation.

✤ Supportive Materials: Downloadable practice worksheets and self-guided modules, complemented by full backup support service.⭐️

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3. Each Module Includes:

✤ Diverse Learning Tools: Videos, articles, readings, and downloadable PDFs.

✤ Practical Worksheets: Practice Worksheets to reinforce learning.

✤ Unrestricted Access: Full lifetime access to course materials.

✤ Recognition of Achievement: Certificate of completion upon finishing the course.⭐️

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4. Videos and Reading

✤ Expert Lectures: Video sections featuring lectures by master teachers of mindfulness.

✤ Formatted Articles: Easy-to-read articles, recommended to be read in full.

✤ Mindfulness Journal: Shery suggests maintaining a “Mindfulness Journal” for personal reflections.

✤ Structured Viewing: Video lengths vary, with a total of about 45 minutes, and are best viewed in one sitting consistently weekly.

✤ Additional Resources: Supplementary materials for an in-depth exploration of mindfulness.⭐️

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5. What Will I Learn?

✤ Everyday Coping Skills: Manage stress and anxiety, fostering joy, happiness, and gratitude.

✤ Lifestyle Techniques: Master specific mindfulness meditation techniques and practices.

✤ Holistic Approach: Target specific areas of concern with a holistic strategy.

✤ Body Awareness: Deepen body awareness and relaxation through mindfulness.

✤ Sustainable Practice: Develop a daily meditation practice that is both enjoyable and sustainable. ⭐️

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6. After Completing the Course:

✤ Confident Practice: Confidently practice mindfulness in any situation.

✤ Mastery of Concepts: Master the key concepts and practices of mindfulness meditation.

✤ Overcoming Obstacles: Identify and overcome common obstacles in meditation.

✤ Stress Release: Release stress and anxiety from the body.

✤ Peaceful Presence: Maintain peace, even in high-stress situations.

✤ Consistent Habit: Develop a consistent meditation habit that brings joy and sustainability to your life.

Embark on this transformative journey with MindfulLiving™ and unlock the full potential of mindfulness in your life. 🌟

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7. Daily Practice Program

✤ Dual Practice Approach: Engage in MindfulLiving™️ Practices daily for about 30 minutes to fully integrate mindfulness into your life.

✤ Daily Focus: Use the MindfulLiving™️ Practice to bring mindfulness to everyday activities.

✤ Reflective Routine: Dedicate five minutes each evening for reflection, by journaling⭐️

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8. Importance of Practice

✤ Experiential Learning: The course is hands-on, with daily practice being a crucial element.

✤ Analogy of Learning: Just as you can’t learn to surf from a book, mindfulness requires practice, not just theory.

✤ Commitment to Practice: Set aside 30 minutes daily to cultivate your mindfulness skills.⭐️

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9. MindfulLiving Practices ⭐️

✤ Variety of Techniques: Explore a range of practices

✤ Raisin Meditation

✤ Body Scan

✤ Sitting Meditation

✤ Mindful Yoga 1

✤ Mindful Yoga 2

✤ “Turning Toward…”

✤ Mountain Meditation

✤ Lake Meditation

✤ Lovingkindness

✤ Soften, Soothe, Allow

✤ RAIN Meditation

✤ Silent Meditations

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10. Course Duration

✤ Flexible Timing: There’s no set time limit to complete the course; take the time to absorb the practices fully.

✤ Personal Pace: The flexibility of online courses allows you to tailor the pace to your individual needs. ⭐️

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11. Course Completion

✤ Recommended Pace: For a whole MindfulLiving™️ experience and certification, maintain at least six days of practice between “weeks”.

✤ Depth Over Speed: Taking time can enrich your experience, even if you’re already familiar with meditation. ⭐️

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12. Group Participation

✤ Collective Commitment: Engaging in the Mindfulness Courses Online with friends or colleagues can significantly boost your chances of completing the course.

✤ Flexible Interaction: Groups can choose their level of interaction, from a single introductory meeting to regular weekly gatherings.

✤ Community Support: A Facebook group can be established to facilitate group communication and support if desired. ⭐️

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13. Emotional and Physical Reactions

✤ Mindful Acceptance: Initial feelings of chaos can indicate a deepening awareness. It’s part of the process to observe and allow these experiences without resistance.

✤ Coping Strategies: If overwhelming, grounding techniques like deep breathing and orienting oneself to the surroundings can help.

✤ Professional Support: For persistent distress or if practices unearth unresolved issues, Shery Clein Personal Coaching offers free consultations for support and counselling. ⭐️

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14. Falling Asleep During Practice

✤ Common Occurrence: Falling asleep is a typical response to stillness and calm during meditation.

✤ Understanding Sleepiness: It may reflect a need for rest or an unaccustomed state of being still yet alert.

✤ Curiosity Approach: Cultivate an interest in the sensations of sleepiness and explore its onset and manifestation in the body and mind.

By embracing these aspects of the MindfulLiving™ journey, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the course and enrich your practice 🌟

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14. (a) Falling Asleep and Drifting Off ✤ Embracing Awareness: Drifting off during meditation is part of the process. Recognise it as an opportunity to ‘wake up’ to the present.

✤ Gentle Return: When you notice a drift, gently guide your attention back to the meditation object. ⭐️

15. Observing Breath Without Control

✤ Non-Judgmental Awareness: Approach your breath with gentle awareness, allowing it to flow naturally.

✤ Observation, Not Alteration: Observe your breath like the ocean waves, appreciating its natural rhythm without trying to change it.

✤ Recognising Control: If you control your breath, notice the impulse without resistance. ⭐️

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16. Mind Wandering

✤ Normalising Wandering: Understand that mind wandering is a normal part of meditation and becomes less frequent with practice.

✤ Celebrating Awareness: Use the realisation of a wandering mind as a moment of awareness, a reason to celebrate your return to the present.

Remember, each step in your meditation practice is a part of your growth and understanding. Celebrate your progress and be kind to yourself as you continue on this path. 🌟

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17. Alternative Focus for Meditation

✤ Finding Your Anchor: If breath as a meditation focus is challenging, consider using sensations in your hands, sounds, a simple mantra, or a visual focus like a piece of art or a pet.

✤ Physical Connection: Using your hand on your belly or near your nostrils can help you connect with the sensation of breath without directly focusing on it. ⭐️

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18. Comfortable Meditation Posture

✤ Personalised Positioning: Find a position that allows you to be alert and comfortable, modifying as needed.

✤ Mindful Movement: If you need to change positions mindfully, notice the urge before moving.

✤ Adaptive Sitting: Use cushions to elevate your hips if sitting on the floor, or find a comfortable chair or recliner that supports an alert posture. ⭐️

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19. Body Scan Sensations

✤ Attentive Presence: It’s common not to feel distinct sensations in all body parts during a body scan. The practice is about maintaining attention and noticing whatever arises.

✤ Patience and Practice: With time, you may begin to notice sensations previously unfelt, and this awareness is part of mindfulness.

Remember, mindfulness is a personal journey, and adapting practices to suit your needs and circumstances is important. 🌟

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20. Can the 30-minute MindfulLiving™ sessions be divided into shorter intervals throughout the day?

✤ For optimal benefit, it’s recommended to engage in the 30-minute MindfulLiving™ sessions in one sitting.

✤ Continuous practice enhances the effectiveness of the guidance and strengthens your ability to remain present with your experiences.

✤ This uninterrupted focus can lead to moments where discomfort may subside, offering insights into the transient nature of impatience or boredom.

✤ After completing the course, you’ll be able to select practices based on your personal preferences and experience.

✤ Embrace each session with curiosity and an open mind, regardless of whether it unfolds as expected. ⭐️

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21. Can my existing yoga practice serve as a substitute for MindfulLiving™ yoga?
✤ It’s possible that your current yoga practice aligns well with MindfulLiving™ yoga.
✤ MindfulLiving™ yoga involves slow, mindful movements emphasising breath and body awareness.
✤ Considering the wide variety of yoga practices, it’s challenging to determine if your practice is an equivalent substitute.
✤ Even seasoned yoga practitioners, including instructors, often notice a meaningful shift in their practice after a few weeks of MindfulLiving™ yoga. ⭐️

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22. What should I do if I have nothing to record in the informal MindfulLiving™ log at the end of the day?
✤ If nothing specific comes to mind, note that in the log.
✤ Often, upon reflection, you’ll find aspects of your day that connect to the informal practice.
✤ For example, if recalling an unpleasant experience is difficult, consider any experience that fits the log’s questions.
✤ The key is to maintain awareness of your experiences, whether they occurred during the day or are happening in the present moment.⭐️

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23. I can’t get to sleep or wake up at 3 am with racing thoughts; what can I do?
✤ It’s common to wake up with worries about past or upcoming events, and it’s helpful to observe these thoughts without trying to stop them.
✤ Instead of resisting, gently shift your focus to your breath or a mini-body-scan when thoughts race.
✤ This practice of returning attention to the present can lead to moments of rest throughout the night.
✤ Although it may seem disruptive, this pattern of waking and resting can result in feeling refreshed in the morning.
✤ View these experiences as chances for meditation and be gentle with yourself, regardless of the thought patterns. ⭐️

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24. Doesn’t accepting things as they are lead to passivity or ineffectiveness?
✤ ‘Acceptance’ in MindfulLiving™ means fully recognising the present moment—your feelings, thoughts, sensations, and perceptions.
✤ By acknowledging your current state, you’re better equipped to take effective action when necessary.
✤ Full awareness, even in high-energy situations, leads to more appropriate and smoother actions.
✤ This approach avoids internal conflict, making your responses more suited. ⭐️

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25. Health Considerations
✤ If you have physical limitations, adapting the practices, particularly the yoga sequences, is crucial for your comfort and safety.
✤ Being mindful of your limits and adjusting practices accordingly is a practical application of mindfulness.
✤ During the MindfulLiving™ Online Program, it’s normal for challenging emotions or memories to surface, regardless of physical ability.
✤ You’re encouraged to reach out via call, Email, or WhatsApp with any concerns; we offer support for mental and physical health issues.
✤ If the course content overwhelms you, consider pausing your participation or seeking professional counselling.
✤ Should you already receive professional care, inform your counsellor or doctor about your engagement with the program to monitor any reactions. ⭐️

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26. Teaching Qualifications Post-Course
✤ Completing the 8-week MindfulLiving™ course provides a certificate of completion, not a teaching certification.
✤ While you can’t claim to be a ‘certified MBSR instructor’ based on this course alone, you can apply the principles in your professional life.
✤ For formal teaching certification in mindfulness, further training with accredited organisations is necessary.
✤ Many effectively integrate mindfulness into their work without formal certification, drawing from diverse learning resources and personal expertise. ⭐️

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27. Disclaimer
✤ The content on www.sheryclein.com, provided by Shery Clein, Personal Coach, is for informational purposes only.
✤ All site information is shared in good faith and should not replace professional advice.
✤ We recommend consulting professionals before acting on the site’s medical, fitness, or health information. ⭐️

MindfulLiving™ Course Testimonials

We receive “letters of learning” daily from new graduates of the MindfulLiving™ course. These testimonials originate from the international courses developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, with which MindfulLiving™ is officially affiliated. This collection demonstrates the profound results possible with dedicated practice and study, and showcases the global reach and effectiveness of our program.

• This page features a selection of over 3,000 letters from new graduates.
• Reading these testimonials can also serve as a “mini-refresher” of the MindfulLiving™ principles.

Sharon E., North Carolina

I have been intermittently meditating for about 10 years and have been a yoga teacher for 3 years. I have read many books on meditation, but Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ course made it all come together in a way I had never experienced before. Participating in the course taught me how to manage whatever emotions arise, even in difficult situations, skillfully. I feel more relaxed when teaching yoga and meditation, and I’m able to speak from the heart with greater authenticity and meaning.

Pam F., Wisconsin

I started this journey thinking I was doing something to help me control my eating and lose weight. Having also done meditation and imagery, I thought this would be a straightforward process, as I would likely already know most of what I would learn. What a shock! I have learned so much about myself and how I work with others. I’m Catholic, and I had not expected a more focused faith. I am now more in tune with my spiritual needs than I have ever been. This was and is an incredible experience that will be life-long for me.

Neda J., United Kingdom

Taking this online 8-week Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ course has changed my life and my thinking. I had been struggling with depression, severe anxiety, and fear for many years, and I was looking for a different approach. This course made me see the beauty of each present moment and how everything is so much more beautiful and profound in the now, without the constant anxiety of the past and the future. For probably the first time, I learned how to be present. It was, indeed, a rebirth.

Deborah S., Michigan

Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ training has profoundly changed my personal and professional life. I didn’t expect to have such drastic intra-personal and inter-personal changes. This training has allowed me to be more present for my family and have a better practice of loving kindness towards others and myself. There has been an apparent shift in my family. I feel we are more gentle with each other, more intimate, and loving. This is a powerful practice.

Claire A., Italy

In my getting-started page, I said I wanted to deepen and integrate my practice into my daily life. Now I know that life is the practice. So, I am now excited about this journey! I am much lighter. I am happy. I am kinder to myself. I no longer feel that I have time for my practice because there are so many small ways to connect, and now I cannot imagine not taking time to sit. My practice has fallen into a pattern, and I now sit every morning at 8:30 am after taking the dogs out.

Farida A., France

I can honestly say your online course has changed my life. Four years ago, when I turned 37, I met a therapist who was God-sent. I found out then that I had PTSD. It all made sense to me and explained problems I’ve had since I was 10, but I felt that I was missing some tools to be in control and at peace, finally. I heard about Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ then and found your online course. It was apparent to me that it was exactly what I needed. I have not had a single episode of depression or panic attack since completing the course three years ago.

Jean C., Nova Scotia

When I started Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ Online Course, I had two initial goals, which were met abundantly. Still, I had a third major revelation that was wholly unexpected and very mysterious. I have arthritis in my spine, torn cartilage in both knees, and plantar fasciitis in both feet. I was used to feeling pain somewhere in my body all the time; it was just normal for me, and I didn’t even think of including pain reduction in my initial goals. But I have been pain-free ever since Week 1. This program has changed my life for the better.

Nick R., United Kingdom

I’m a psychotherapist in an acute mental health hospital and private practice. As an experientially trained practitioner, I’ve invested a lot of time and energy in my work, and there was some resistance to “yet another discipline!” However, the MindfulLiving™ course has already impacted my hospital and private practice. It has also significantly impacted me, leaving me keen to maintain and evolve a personal practice that supports my life and gives me the benefits I’ve enjoyed since starting the course.

Marie F., New Jersey

I am a successful businesswoman with three graduate degrees and a type-A personality. Throughout my life, I have suffered from anxiety and occasional bouts of depression. I started the MindfulLiving program with an open mind, but I did not expect significant changes. My anxiety has nearly disappeared, and I have not been depressed for a while. I have become more sociable and accepting of others and myself. I have become more open-minded and less judgmental. My life is the same, but my perception has changed.

Robyn S., South Africa

I have learned valuable life skills, but I am unsure where to begin. I have learned many techniques over the years, but the tools learned in this MindfulLiving™ course are the most practical, valuable, and applicable to everyday life and stressful situations. I have learned to be gentle, loving, firm, and strong. I have learned to remain calm amidst the chaos—like the mountain that remains still. Above all, I will treasure the relationship I have developed with myself over the past 8 weeks.

Kathy B., Washington

I have been meditating daily for over a decade, have attended meditation retreats and classes, meditating with others, and have read a lot about meditation. MindfulLiving™ was different for me, and I can’t explain it. I’m unsure whether it was the connection to others also taking the course or the readings and videos specifically chosen for me, the student, that made the difference. I feel like I now carry inside of me a loving companion instead of a harsh critic and judge, and I can feel my self-compassion activating a deeper level of compassion for others.

Mary F., Colorado

Before I started this class, I was full of fear, anxiety, bouts of depression, moodiness, anger, and sadness. My stress level was about a 9, completely self-induced and not caused by any one person or situation. With continual reading and varied practices, I was able to begin to let go of the fear, the anxiety, and the stress to allow faith and trust to lead the way. I’ve learned to speak kindly to myself and others, which is a gift. My life is entirely different now, eight weeks later. The stress level that I started with has decreased to a 3. I’m grateful for this training.

Gretchen H., Germany

The biggest thing I learned from this MindfulLiving™ course was realising, or maybe rediscovering, that the world is beautiful. It is pretty amazing. Paying attention and being in the moment makes that moment so much bigger, fuller, and more wonderful. The most ordinary things become just delightful. The other thing I discovered was the concept of compassion towards myself, not constantly trying to improve or better myself. I have a long way to go on that one, but the idea that I might just be as okay as I am in this moment feels liberating.

Angelica A., Indiana

The year before taking MindfulLiving™, I became bedridden due to acute seizures caused by high amounts of stress, depression, and anxiety. I was pessimistic, hopeless, and insecure about what I would learn from MindfulLiving™. Surprisingly, in the first week, I recognised a massive shift in my abilities to complete tasks and comprehend my college coursework. Now, I’ve had an enormous decrease in seizure activity. I am much more loving toward myself and others, compassionate, aware, and, most importantly, less stressed about life’s ups and downs.

Bona Jaeun K., South Korea

I lived a good life, but sometimes felt like walking in a dark cave. I was not in depression, but I was struggling to find where I was and who I was. I learned that love, generosity, solidity, kindness, and openness—all the qualities I had been looking for—are already inside me. Mindfulness has become an essential part of my life. Precisely speaking, it is not a ‘part’ but something that lives with me. Staying in the present moment is a delicate practice and process with a lot of joy. It is like a continual unveiling, discovering a beautiful flower inside a flower.

Shelley H., Alberta

I also completed an in-person 8-week MindfulLiving™ course and can confidently say that I learned more from Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ Online Course. I have been amazed at the generosity and depth of this program. I was in a car accident 2 years ago and found myself feeling entirely defeated and frustrated by the residual pain. This program helped me in numerous ways in dealing with these physical issues, as well as learning how to deal with difficult emotions. Meditation continues to be a daily, sometimes more than once-a-day, tool for me to stay centred and to handle difficulties as they arise.

Debra K., Pennsylvania

[As a result of this course], I share mindfulness with my patients at a psychiatric hospital. I am sure they benefit from having a therapist who has become a better version of herself—calmer, more attentive, a better listener, etc. Within my family, mindfulness has brought me even closer to my teenagers and my husband. Being more aware—whether of myself, them, or a situation—has led to more gratitude, quality time, and less distractibility. My house is even cleaner than it was a few months ago because mindfulness makes menial chores enjoyable (I can’t believe I’m saying that!).

Tommy B., Virginia

I have been a serious meditator for almost 10 years now, but it was always a morning sitting session, and then I forgot about it until the following day. Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ Online Course helped me move toward something I’ve been yearning to do: extend my practice beyond the mat. I want to cultivate mindfulness throughout my life, not just when I’m on the meditation cushion. You’ve got quite a wealth of information, and I’ve already told many of my ‘mindful’ friends about your website.

Riikka K., Finland

The most freeing thought came in the seventh week: I don’t need to get anywhere else to be happy. I don’t need to be an elite athlete; I don’t need to be perfect. This was a huge finding for me. When I reviewed my pre-course notes from the MindfulLiving™ course, I realised that all my goals were related to developing my mental skills: I aimed to improve my mindset to achieve better results and ultimately find happiness.

Deborah S., Tennessee

My perspective on life has changed after taking the eight weeks of Shery Clein’s MindfulLiving™ Online Course. I recall lying in bed at night, and my mind would never stop planning and reviewing the present, past, and future. Living in the present moment with a still or quiet mind is so profound that I cannot find the words to describe it. I experience pain pretty much all the time, but I do not feel like I am suffering. I have found peace and stillness in a world that never stops talking. Thank you. You saved another life.

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