by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Mar 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Energy, Insight, Mindfulness, RESET
In my meditation yesterday on energy, I discovered how out of balance I’ve been since the coronavirus crisis began. I thought I was doing the right things— I’ve been meditating daily, going for walks with my husband, and cooking with my son (who’s... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Dec 12, 2018 | Insight, Mindful Communication, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
We all judge all the time, consciously and unconsciously. We are judgy about others and ourselves. In mindfulness we practice bringing attention in a special way that is intentional and non-judgmental. What does it mean to be non-judgmental? One explanation is that we... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Feb 5, 2018 | Business, change, Insight, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Three Mindfulness Trainings, Transformation
I felt relaxed after guided meditation. Reminded me how I feel after exercising. I do yoga. I don’t need mindfulness. I meditate everyday so I must be mindful. I feel calm when I meditate and wish I would have the same quality of inner calm when I am at work. I am... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Jan 10, 2018 | Health, Insight, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
Every year I go back to India to visit my family. Generally the jet lag allows me to wake up before everyone and get my meditation in. This time was different. We went to Dubai first. We were a group of 17 people with many activities planned in advance and there was... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Apr 22, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Insight, Leadership, Mindfulness
Edelman’s annual trust barometer in 2015 revealed lowest levels of confidence in CEO’s, industry and government officials since 2008. It is clear that something has to change for leadership to win back the trust of its stakeholders. As Thupten Jinpa reminded us at the... 
by Shalini Bahl, Ph.D. | Apr 9, 2016 | Business, Insight, Lifestyle, Mindfulness
The Taoist tale of the Woodcarver is a beautiful metaphor for the work of mindfulness in action. Even reading the tale creates a quality of spaciousness that is often missing in our fast paced lives. I invite you to take the time to read and contemplate what the poem...