Mindfulness and Obstacles

A favorite expression of mine is, "What gets in the way of the work, is the work." This is a helpful reminder to work with the immediate difficulty--the lesson within the present situation--instead of looking beyond it to an idealized place of serenity. Too often we want the obstacles in our life to go away, presumably so we can get on to something more important. The problem is then we miss much of our lives.
This same principle is involved when I teach mindfulness. In my upcoming training beginning June 11 at noon, I'll be reviewing and discussing many of these aspects of mindfulness, and supporting clients in enhancing their skills. Please feel free to contact me at my office in Bellevue for further information.