Jason Nemerovski is in his final year of a master’s program at the Graduate Institute Geneva, where he is developing a specialty in legal and legislative solutions to human trafficking. He is also the co-founder of the Bold Moves Only podcast and website, which features interviews with activists, politicians, small business owners, and others who are making a positive impact in many realms, with the ultimate purpose of teaching listeners how to do the same.
Gratitude as Mindfulness
Mindfulness Teacher Shahara Godfrey shares her thoughts on gratitude during this holiday season, as well as a special poem by Naomi Shihab Nye. The purpose of practicing mindfulness in our daily lives is to be present to what is actually going on…not to what we want it to be or hope it to be. Everything we …
Mindfulness Practice: Focusing on the Body
Mindfulness Teacher Shahara Godfrey shares her thoughts on – and a meditation exercise about – appreciating our bodies and ourselves. The Body Let me begin with a reminder about the definition of mindfulness: mindfulness is the gentle effort to be continuously present with experience. I especially like Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness: “Mindfulness means paying …
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Mindfulness Practice: Everyday Transitions
Mindfulness Teacher Shahara Godfrey shares her thoughts on - and a meditation exercise about - noticing transitions in our everyday lives. Transitions By now, you have settled down in school. Summer is over and autumn has arrived. Perhaps the adjustment to a school routine has happened. And, maybe for some of you, it is still …
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On Mindfulness at Bay: Shahara Godfrey’s Perspective
How would you describe your role at Bay? My role is to coordinate mindfulness meditation throughout the school in ways that students, faculty and administration can participate. What was your first impression of Bay? What is your impression now? Prior to coming to Bay, I did some research and was impressed with the philosophy of …
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