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Mindfulness pillar 7 is 'Letting Go'. This week Tim walks us through what it means to have a mindset of letting things go and focusing on the present moment. Image by Angele Kamp

Each month we release another attitude of mindfulness. This month we look at the attitude of acceptance. Helping us to be aware and accept the present moment for what it is. These mindfulness podcast are done by Tim of Blackbird Mindfulness. Image by Patrick Szylar from Unsplash

A guided reflection on how we find and keep balance in our lives. These reflections are influenced by mindfulness and Christian forms of meditation, created for people of all faiths and none. There is a stilling exercise, a time of quiet and then a few reflections on the theme of finding balance. Images by Piret Ilver from Unsplash. Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: i...

Another in our series introducing the attitudes of mindfulness. This time Tim introduces us to the attitude of non-striving. Image by Ravi Pinisetti from Unsplash

A reflection about time, how we use it and why we worry about it. There is a stilling exercise, a time of silence and a reflection to get you thinking. Image by Aron Visuals from Unsplash. Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-re...

A three minute mindful moment can be used at anytime when you need to ground yourself. It is a great way to start a meeting or an event with a mindful moment. A gentle stilling exercise that helps peoiple focus on the current moment. Music is: Concentration by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3536-concentration License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image is by Bet...

The fourth in our series of podcasts exploring the pillars of mindfulness. This one is all about Trust. Tim from Blackbird Minfulness takes us through a mindfulness session explainging the key elements in this this series. Image by Zdenek Machacek from Unsplash

A recorded reflection about 'Wonder'. We consider where we can find wonder in dark times and how important those feelings can be to keeping us going. This is inspired by mindfulness and Christian contemplative practices. Photo by Francesco Ungaro Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creat...

A podcast introducing us to the pillars of mindfulness. This is the third pilar which is Beginners Mind. Tim of Blackbird Mindfulness encourages us to stay open to wonder and opportunities. Image by Gia Oris on Unsplash.

A reflection about hope, we are all searching for hope to get us through difficult times. Influenced by mindfulness and meditation practices to give you a time of stillness and reflection in the midst of the busy-ness. Photo by Rose Erkul on Unsplash Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a c...

Tim of Blackbird Mindfulness takes us through the second attitude to foster in mindfulness of 'non-judging'. This series of podcasts on the pillars of mindfulness gives us a chance to try mindfulness for the first time or to learn more about it if you have tried it before. This month Tim encourages us to notice when we are judging things as good or bad. He offers us a space of silence and gently g...

A guided meditation about the power of creativity for positive change. We explore it as an outlet in difficult times, as a way of connecting with one another and asking for the world we want to see. There is a stilling exercise, some time of silence and some reflections to ponder. Image is by Sharon McCutcheon from Unsplash Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetec...

Tim of Blackbird mindfulness takes us through the first of the pillars of mindfulness this month, patience. This series of podcasts on the pillars of mindfulness gives us a chance to try mindfulness for the first time or to learn more about it. This month Tim encourages us to foster an attitude of patience and talks us through the value of this. He also suggests listening to the basic sitting prac...

Download me to your favourite podcast app! This podcast has been especially created for using when you go on a walk to your favourite bit of nature. It encourages you to prayerfully notice what is around you, be grateful for it and reflect on why you love that particular place. It is a stand alone podcast created in partnership with Leeds South and West Methodist Circuit. The photo is by Irene Str...

Struggling with the second lockdown? Take 10 minutes to listen to this gentle reflection about this challening time for all. We invite you to reflect on what your coping strategies will be. Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusi...

In this podcast Tim of Blackbird Mindfulness takes us through the basic mindfulness sitting technique: feet, seat, hands and breath. This technique will be used throughout the series of podcasts on the pillars of mindfulness.

A new set of podcasts taking us through the pillars of mindfulness with Tim Moore of Blackbird Mindfulness. In this podcast Tim introduces us to the pillars of mindfulness and what we can expect from this series.

A meditation for anyone who needs to focus or is struggling with their concentration. Image from Stefan Cosma on Unsplash. Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-re…piano-music/ Here is the creative commons license: creativecommon...

A guided meditation on the city of Leeds, which is our home, and maybe yours too. Photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-relaxing-piano-music/ Here is the creative commons lice...

A guided meditation for peace and justice. Reflecting on their co-dependent relationship with one another and exploring how we can find peace when there is still so much injustice in the world. Photo by Dingzeyu Li on Unsplash Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license:...

A guided meditation for activists, helping them find moments of peace and quiet. Times of rest and reflection keep you energised and make sure you don't burn out. Photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic...

A guided meditation exploring our own wellbeing. We start with a stilling exercise being thankful for the different areas of our lives and then have some time of quiet meditation, a reflection and a poem. The poem is 'Calm Is All Nature As A Resting Wheel' by William Wordsworth Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing...

A meditation focusing on the beauty of the natural world. It starts with a stilling exercise and there are a couple of reflective readings. Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel on Unsplash Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/427...

A guided meditation with the theme of loneliness. A stilling exercise followed by some quiet reflection with music and readings. If you are struggling with loneliness you can call the Mind infoline for signposting and information 0300 123 3393 or call the Samaritans for a listening ear 116 123. Mind have some tips and information on this page: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-e...

A guided meditation for a time of pandemic. A chance for stilling down and letting your anxieties go. There is a stilling exercise, music and a couple of readings relevant for a time such as this. Music is: White by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: https://incompetech.f...