by Dr. Chris Johnson | May 20, 2021 | Consciousness, Learning, Mindfulness
I‘ve spent years wishing that I had more space in my life and on my calendar. My internal press to get stuff done, make things happen, be on top of it the right way . . . has always seemed to crowd out space, leaving less room for reflecting, creating, or doing what I...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | May 1, 2021 | Culture, Mindfulness, Practice
Signs of life are all around these days! Magenta magnolia trees in bloom and lightening yellow forsythia brighten our blocks. Chatter and chirping, squawks and bird song fill the early morning air. Beyond nature waking up, more of us are out biking and enjoying...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Jul 1, 2020 | Consciousness, Learning, Practice, Purpose
What’s your score? You know, the number of times ( especially lately ) you’ve hit ‘Send’ on an email or text that was terse and instantly regretted it? Or, how about the number of times when you’re working at home and your spouse or child interrupts to ask what they...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | May 8, 2014 | Embodied Leadership
I almost didn’t pause to notice. I decided to take the train downtown this week en route to an event. Thinking I had allowed enough time, I thought I’d simply add a bit more currency to an old ticket and be ready to go. I pushed Vend to add $10.00 to my...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Jan 9, 2014 | Attention, Embodied Leadership, Learning, Mindfulness
It actually came as a surprise, the sudden awareness of my felt need for rest. I was mindful enough to have known this year would be full of challenges, what with the bumps and scrapes of being newly married, the on-the-ground care in supporting both my parents with...
