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Meditation is being kind to yourself
The very act of engaging in meditation should begin with kindness. We come without judgment, criticism or expectation. We leave all...
Andrew Lewis
May 28, 20232 min read
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Ebbw Vale Institute
The Wednesday evening meditation sessions (5.30-6.30) at EVI have now recommenced and following the Bank Holiday on May 8th, the Monday...
Andrew Lewis
May 7, 20231 min read
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LOOKING BACK
'Looking back, what I regret most about the rush is missing so much of my own life. I don't mean missing it now. I mean missing it then,...
Andrew Lewis
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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'The Play's The Thing.......'
Children love to play. They are good at it. Cats and dogs love to play and they are good at it too! We hear a lot in Mindfulness practice...
Andrew Lewis
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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EbbwVale Institute on Wednesdays
In addition to the Monday morning sessions we are delighted to be offering these evening sessions. STARTING ON Wednesday MARCH 8th. There...
Andrew Lewis
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Awareness and digital obsession. Keeping in touch.
The practice of mindfulness and meditation has at least one very significant and beneficial impact on our lives; we become AWARE of what...
Andrew Lewis
Feb 12, 20233 min read
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Thinking about rainbows.
A rainbow is an optical illusion. We see rainbows when light is refracted and reflected after striking drops of water. Without the drops...
Andrew Lewis
Jan 28, 20232 min read
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What is Meditation? Where does it come from? Is it a religious practice?
Many have noted that the word 'Meditation' is only one letter different from 'Medication'. This is an attractive way to start talking...
Andrew Lewis
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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Trying not to relax. Trying not to meditate.
If you are wondering about starting a new year by taking up 'Meditation', or cultivating 'Relaxation' techniques, you may be taking some ...
Andrew Lewis
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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Groundwork Wales
We have all enjoyed the 'Pre-Xmas' wellbeing sessions at this venue in Blackwood. This is a welcoming environment where we can explore...
Andrew Lewis
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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Meditation at Ebbw Vale Institute
Today, 19th December, we had our last Monday morning meditation, before the Christmas break. We shall return on Monday January 9th. Ebbw...
Andrew Lewis
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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MEDITATION MONDAY AT EBBW VALE INSTITUTE
What a lovely group we have here in the welcoming surroundings of EVI. Every Monday morning is a real pleasure. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE...
Andrew Lewis
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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Compassion Meditation.
Everyone who takes time to explore meditative practice becomes aware of the central importance of compassion in the relief of suffering,...
Andrew Lewis
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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EBBW VALE INSTITUTE
Delighted to be offering regular sessions at this lovely location. Let's navigate our way through the coming winter months by cultivating...
Andrew Lewis
Sep 2, 20221 min read
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NONREACTIVITY
Nonreactivity is cultivated in mindfulness practice. How is this done and why is it useful? Let's catch up on some recent research, then...
Andrew Lewis
Aug 22, 20223 min read
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EBBW VALE INSTITUTE
It is good to see Ebbw Vale Institute back in action! Equanimity is delighted to be part of the Open Week activities. If you are near...
Andrew Lewis
Aug 2, 20221 min read
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THE BUTTERFLY
'THE BUTTERFLY DOES NOT COUNT YEARS BUT MOMENTS AND THEREFORE HAS ENOUGH TIME' Rabindranath Tagore
Andrew Lewis
Jun 25, 20221 min read
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DALIT CHILDREN
Those who have seen my previous blogs on Dalit children will know that all who attend my mindfulness and meditation sessions will be...
Andrew Lewis
Jun 19, 20221 min read
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THE MONOPOLY CHAMPION.
Some time ago I came across this: 'The story is told of a highly skilled Monopoly player who once drew a comparison between the game and...
Andrew Lewis
Jun 19, 20223 min read
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WHEN THINKING GETS IN THE WAY.
It is now common knowledge that what is going on in our conscious mind, what we are aware of, is the tip of a very large iceberg. It may...
Andrew Lewis
May 11, 20221 min read
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