The Practice of Presence
A 30-day guided journal to bring the gift of mindfulness into each new day
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Day 30: Today I cleaned, turned on the diffusers, wrote in my journal, connected with friends and family. Soon I'm going to do a little yoga. I did some meditation earlier while I was doing dishes and cleaning the kitchen. I'd like to move outside a bit today. Walking, running, biking. And I'd like to get some gardening going. I need big pots and some soil that we can move with us to our new house. I love feeling connected to the earth, even in the city. That will be my project this week! Look at ways you can add to your joy each day. A walk, some gardening, a few minutes of yoga, a call to a friend or coffee with a neighbor. We don't really need a two-week tropical vacation or a big change in life to find joy. Begin finding it in the things you do each day. Spend your time doing everyday things as a chance to practice mindfulness. Make a list now of some simple, everyday things that you can do each day to bring some joy into your life right now. What things help ground you into the present moment and give you the gift of mindfulness?
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About the Book
This is Monica Kate's first book. She gathered these insights and reminders throughout the years as she raised her young children. Time at home during the pandemic gave her the nudge needed to compile them into a book, a guided journal. This journal can be used as a reset for the New Year, beginning of the month, or any day to begin a new positive habit of slowing down to notice and appreciate the moments present in our lives. Use it once or return to it many times to realign with mindfulness.
About the Author
Monica Kate is a mindful mama of three boys and step-mother of two daughters, residing in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of 15 years. She has been supporting children, families, and teachers for more than 25 years. Monica studied Social and Behavioral Sciences at Indiana University and then transitioned into Early Childhood and Elementary Education, earning her Masters degree from Portland State University. She later continued her education and interests through earning certificates in children's and adult yoga. Monica has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to children and facilitating training for parents and educators for years. She balances this important work with enjoying time spent with her family and her cunucu dogs rescued from the streets of Aruba.