Meditation often gets misunderstood as a way to quiet the mind through sheer force—a struggle to silence thoughts and achieve immediate calm. But true meditation, rooted in comfortable stillness, is much gentler. It’s not about battling your thoughts or feelings but...
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Recent Posts
Rolling with Stillness: The Secret to Leadership Success
Did you know that many successful leaders incorporate meditation into their routines to cultivate stillness, sharpen focus, and enhance emotional resilience? Research shows that mindfulness practices help calm the mind, regulate the nervous system, and improve...
Stop Ghosting Yourself: Assess and Address
At Courageous Being, we teach Stop Ghosting Yourself: Assess and Address, a practice for radical honesty that helps you reconnect with your authentic self. Ghosting yourself happens when you ignore your inner voice—your intuition, essence, or true needs. Over...
Unlocking Leadership Potential: A Guide to Self-Reflection and Growth
Did you know that only 4% of leaders exhibit the critical talents necessary for exceptional leadership? Research highlights the prevalence of mediocrity in leadership roles and underscores the power of self-assessment. Leaders who take time to assess their strengths...
Ask Agnes: Does My Company Really Care?
Dear Agnes, It's great when companies talk about supporting important causes, but it can be disheartening when they don’t follow through. That’s what’s happening at my workplace. They “talk the talk” but rarely do they “walk the walk”. With November being the...
Practice True Rest in your Daily Life
At Courageous Being, we believe true rest is a necessity, not a luxury. Our recent 3-day Rest and Receive™ retreat in the Pacific NW reminded us how deeply healing and transformative slowing down can be. We explored what it means to rest deeply, receive...
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