You Are Not Your Story: Mindfulness Teacher On What Helps Us Let Go & Change - With Elaine Retholtz

We often believe we are the same person forever, but mindfulness reminds us that everything changes — including the stories we carry about ourselves and others.Through Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Buddhist wisdom, self-compassion, forgiveness, and interpersonal mindfulness, this conversation explores how we can stop blaming ourselves, meet difficult thoughts with more kindness, and remember that we still have choice now.#Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #MBSR #BuddhistWisdom #PersonalGrowth #Forgiveness #MindfulRelationships #PauseToElevate🌿 Want to bring more mindfulness into your everyday life?Explore my self-paced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, designed to help you relate differently to stress and life’s challenges, and live more fully.As a Pause to Elevate viewer, receive 10% off the self-paced MBSR program with code PAUSE10.   Learn more: https://centreformindfulness.ca/#Mindfulness #Meditation #MBSR #MindfulnessForBeginners #MeditationForBeginners #MindfulnessPractice #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #MindfulLiving #MeditationPractice #SelfDiscovery #PauseToElevate Show Notes and Resources 📒You can contact Elaine Retholtz at:- https://www.elaineretholtz.com/Books You Might Be Interested In:📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv📚  " Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/4vychye📚  "The Three Pillars of Zen" by Roshi Philip Kapleau - https://amzn.to/4vycr8O📚  "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://amzn.to/3TbX1bSNote:  We’re affiliates with the links, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel.  We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.  🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...