if you can't change your mood, change your mind: mindful reflections toward self-discovery

This book shares subtle yet inspiring observations that offer new building blocks toward a compassionate self-discovery when reflecting upon daily life. Readers are treated to nuanced quips, quotes and poems that are woven with artful humor, yet possess a directness that asks the reader to pause, and bring in more of their own personal inquisitiveness toward their health and happiness.

We are shown that self-discovery and transformation happen when we make a personal choice to look within ourselves, and be curious. To notice the space of inner clarity that joins our inner wisdom with the compassionate heart.

There is no preaching or finger pointing here, but rather simple (or perhaps not so simple) messages that, upon reflection, can change the trajectory of one's thoughts and beliefs. Rik Center guides us to see that every thought and response has a cause and effect both internally and externally in our lives. He recognizes the "stingy-mind" we self create that cuts us off from feeling whole. Sit back and relax, read and absorb these various reflective offerings and see where it might lead you.

About the Author
Center, Rik: - Rik Center is Cofounder of the Mindfulness Care Center (www.mindfulnesscare.org). He has a unique background of experience into mindfulness meditation with over 30 years of personal practice and over 400 days of individual retreat time. He's been leading a Tuesday Evening Meditation Class for over 17 years. He's facilitated and developed classes and workshops on; Mindfulness Stress & Anxiety Reduction, Unhealthy Embodied Narratives we often cling too, how to utilize mindfulness and reflection in our communication, mindfulness grief & loss groups and more. Rik developed and facilitates The DEER Program: Developing Emotional Embodied Resiliency. Rik brings a humorous compassionate playful reflective approach to his workshops and classes. He has a private practice working one on one with clients dealing with high stress anxiety and unresolved traumatic experiences and PTSD (www.rikcenter.com), along with grief & loss support. Rik has been facilitating mindfulness meditation workshops for local businesses, nonprofits and San Francisco Bay Area Hospitals.