Surapsari Fujimaru2 min readPlanting Seeds of MindfulnessJessica shows up at our Youth Mindfulness Summer Camp with a thermal bottle. “I brought green tea,” she smiles. “I love green tea!”...
Surapsari Fujimaru2 min readPause, Feel, and Move ForwardMy heart is tightening with a feeling again. I’m familiar with this experience. Sadness, irritation, or resistance — whatever the emotion...
Surapsari Fujimaru1 min readEveryday CallingAfter walking through the forest, I sit on the ground and drink water. A breeze gently brushes my skin. I close my eyes to focus on the...
Surapsari Fujimaru2 min readRestless During Meditation“What word comes to you when you think about meditation?” Steve and his daughter, Aoife, pause. Steve says, “Peace.” Aoife follows,...
Surapsari Fujimaru2 min readRestless During Meditation (embrace your mess)“What word comes to you when you think about meditation?” Steve and his daughter, Aoife, pause. Steve says, “Peace.” Aoife follows,...
Surapsari Fujimaru2 min readPause & RestIn my home country, Japan, the word for a break (yasumi) is written with the character, 休. It consists of two parts, 人 (the symbol for a...