It is a form of violence, to not see a being for who he or she really is. You think, "Oh, that's my son." But the lens, "my son," completely obliterates the multi- dimensions of that being. Maybe you only see your disappointments in that child, or you aspirations for that child, but that's not the child.

You could think of mindfulness as wise and affectionate attention.

Simply put, mindfulness is moment-to-moment non-judgmental awareness.

Once in awhile throughout the day...let go into full acceptance of the present moment, including how you are feeling and what you perceive to be happening... Give yourself permission to allow this moment to be exactly as it is, and allow yourself to be exactly as you are. Then, when you're ready, move in the direction your heart tells you to go, mindfully and with resolution.

Living in a chronic state of unawareness can cause us to miss much of what is most beautiful and meaningful in our lives.

In letting go of wanting something special to occur, maybe we can realize that something special is already occurring.

Discipline provides a constancy which is independent of what kind of day you had yesterday and what kind of day you anticipate today.