Re-Gain

Recently, events have heightened my despair for the future. Allowing myself inner kindness is key for me to come out of this fear. We live in a world today it's all about knowing the price of things and somehow ignoring their value of them. Presently, there's tremendous righteousness while a deficit in reverence.  Itake for granted so much of our opportunities potential and possibilities. In this age of distraction, we now must focus better on how we can best go forth. What is priceless is my ability to enjoy nature. Also, foster friendships and share simple gatherings. When I see wild animals, I experience this awe. Or just savoring a cup of coffee. When I awaken to such priceless experiences of life's beauty, I enlighten my world. Presently, we have a greater opportunity to extend our future on the planet. Becoming more frugal and lessening our impact, we embody what is sacred. Extending kindness with others I personally benefit by raising a greater unified fi...

I was just at the US Open as their guest. My mentor, Pauline Betz Addie, was inducted in their Court of Champions, winning four times in the 1940s.  In walking around several mindless cell phone users nearly collided with me. When I realize I am mindless, I celebrate the gift of the now, also called the present. Playing tennis has been a form of meditation for me. I call  the “PRO Zone " The acronym PRO- Pause, Relax and Open helps my game — arriving fully to play tennis. By relaxing in the present, I allow the distracting “mental” weather systems to pass. This allows me to greet each new point. Increasing my concentration, I give my fullest intention to pay attention.  When I “pause” between points and slow down-- becoming more responsive and less reactive increases my concentration during play. Next, getting myself to “relax” and focusing on mentally showing up can both lessen my errors and my anxiety  My introduction to mindful tennis first began when I asked my f...