“You'll find that the simple of awareness of the breath can begin settle the contents of the mind and calm the body. Chances are your breathing will begin to slow down naturally, too. But if it doesn't, don't force it.… — 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
“In the end, we can do many helpful things by structuring our environment, but the world is imperfect and hence there will always be… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“Set a goal to be mindful for a little bit for a short, limited period of time, like one week. Make it a span,… — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
“Span behaviors are those done for a limited and defined period of time” — Shea Matthew Fisher Copy Share Image
