Noticing sensations that are present in your feet or hands or legs such as tingling, tightness, temperature, or noticing lack of sensation, this is something to be aware of. We’re practicing mindfulness each time that we bring attention to a body part and are aware that we are doing so. We typically do the body scan by lying down on the floor or a soft surface, but if that’s not possible for you, you can certainly do the body scan while sitting in a chair....

Daughter Time: “The time of childhood is going to go fast,” says Rick Bass, author of Where the Sea Used to Be. “I’m doing what I can to slow it down. There’s still time for me to learn some of what they see and know and feel.” Love’s Legacy Lost: A child of one economic crisis, he died on the eve of another. His gift of love was economic security for his family....

In mindfulness practice, we train in letting go of our stories about stress and pain, learn that thoughts are not facts, and watch sensations change from moment to moment. We notice that experience is fluid, and can be perceived without taking it so personally. We learn that pain, stress, thoughts and everything else that occurs in the mind and body are not “me.” Why “Me” Always Changes Why “Me” Always Changes...

Although it feels easier to be critical―“I hate my body,” “She makes fun of my efforts to eat mindfully”―in fact, it’s actually easier to forgive. A form of letting go, forgiving creates a space to establish skillful habits and mind states that are in harmony with the desire to change. Forgiveness also diminishes the stress that comes from judging ourselves and others. The process begins by forgiving ourselves: our mistakes, feelings, and habits....

But unlike Alexa Care Hub, the newly launched service is not free. It offers the same set of features as Care Hub, including the ability to look after family members remotely. Alexa Together can also send notifications when a family member accesses their Alexa device. Further, it shows a feed detailing the family member’s interactions with the voice assistant on any given day. Users can also reach their loved ones in an emergency with the addition of a hands-free “urgent response emergency helpline....