“Meditation is like the training or practice grounds. It isn't the goal in and of itself. Many people think that they must sit lotus style on a zafu (meditation cushion) in order to be mindful or develop a mindfulness habit.… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“A strategy that some people use to develop a mindfulness habit is by tying it to an already existing behavior that is done regularly. This would mean every time you do that thing, you take a moment to be mindful” — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“Walking is not just a poor substitute for running or exercising hard. It is a beautiful form of activity on its own.” — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“simply being outside more often and exposing yourself to the organic and flowing lines, the vibrant colors, and the fresh smells of nature can… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“Meditation is like the training or practice grounds. It isn't the goal in and of itself. Many people think that they must sit lotus… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“Path behaviors, on the other hand, are those that will basically last forever.” — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“Everyone has their own stuff. And it's imperative to recognize that it will bubble up more as mindfulness is developed. It's like a cleansing… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“research in positive psychology has been showing that gratitude makes people happier” — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“gratitude puts us in a state of appreciation for the way things already exist. When we are grateful, we aren't grasping for future rewards,… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“This book is not anti-meditation. It just offers another set of ways into mindful awareness that may be more practical, useful, and reliable.” — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“We have tendencies to exaggerate and overestimate what we can achieve in the short-term and to underestimate what we can achieve in the long-term.” — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“The point here is to make your mindfulness habit tiny and do it consistently. It's better than starting with a bang and then fizzing… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“The positive feedback loop between gratitude and mindfulness can be a powerful tool for appreciating the seemingly mundane and unimportant details of life. And… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“Upright posture has been physiologically proven to have stimulating effects, which can in turn lead to sharper focus and grater awareness. Simply sitting up… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
