{"id":3508,"date":"2014-06-17T11:28:48","date_gmt":"2014-06-17T15:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/mindfulnessmatters\/?p=3508"},"modified":"2014-06-17T11:28:48","modified_gmt":"2014-06-17T15:28:48","slug":"the-transformative-power-of-mindfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/mindfulnessmatters\/2014\/06\/the-transformative-power-of-mindfulness.html","title":{"rendered":"The transformative power of mindfulness . . ."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/96\/2014\/06\/jackkornfield.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3510\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/96\/2014\/06\/jackkornfield.jpeg\" alt=\"jackkornfield\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>As I mentioned last week, there is a special learning opportunity upcoming with Jack Kornfield. I hope you got a chance to look at his videos. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicabm.com\/php\/redirects\/?id=836\">Registration is now o<\/a>pen to take advantage of studying mindfulness with one of the most beloved American teachers.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to creating real, lasting change in your life, mindfulness practice is one of the most effective ways to do it (and it even takes less time than you might think).<\/p>\n<p>But how can we wade through life&#8217;s challenges and obligations to make mindfulness a regular part of everyday life?<\/p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to experience the power of mindfulness in a new and exciting way, and begin to open your heart to greater compassion, healing, and joy.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicabm.com\/php\/redirects\/?id=836\">part of the Mindful Learning Community<\/a>, a group of people from all over the world who have come together to learn from one of the world&#8217;s most cherished mindfulness teachers.<\/p>\n<p>So I hope you&#8217;ll take a moment to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicabm.com\/php\/redirects\/?id=836\">have a look<\/a> and see what this extraordinary opportunity is all about.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Arnie<\/p>\n<p>PS If you&#8217;ve been looking for a way to create more balance and peace in your everyday life, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicabm.com\/php\/redirects\/?id=836\">this can help.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>PPS Registration won&#8217;t be open for long, just a week, so <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicabm.com\/php\/redirects\/?id=836\">just click here<\/a> to take a look now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As I mentioned last week, there is a special learning opportunity upcoming with Jack Kornfield. 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Dr. Kozak's ability to translate ancient healing traditions into pragmatic applications suitable for modern lifestyles through the use of metaphors have made him a strong voice in healthcare and business. Beginning with a journey to India in the 80\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s where he took the Bodhisattva vows from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Arnie Dr. Kozak began his lifelong practice in mindfulness meditation. Intent on finding a way to bring the practical healing attributes of mindfulness he began incorporating these techniques in his private practice. In 2002 Dr. Kozak created Exquisite Mind in Burlington, Vermont as a vehicle that could expand his wisdom to larger audiences beyond individual psychotherapy to professionals and corporations, health care providers, public groups and, most recently with Exquisite Mind Golf, amateur and professional golfers. His award-winning new book, Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness (Wisdom Publications, 2009) is a thoughtful, funny, and inspiring translation of mindfulness practice through the inventive use of metaphor applicable to our daily lives. In addition to his work with Exquisite Mind, Arnie Kozak, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist\u00e2\u20ac\u201dDoctorate has been a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Vermont and is a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine. He has studied and practiced clinical psychology, meditation, and yoga for more than 25 years. He has studied with several meditation masters, including S. N. Goenka, Larry Rosenberg, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After receiving his bachelors degree with honors from Tufts University, he was awarded a Presidential Fellowship to get his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University at Buffalo. 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