Austin Mindfulness Journal

Chop Wood, Carry Water: Finding Stillness on a Speeding Locomotive

Craig Lesley, LPC-A

Published on: 24/07/2026

Counselor Craig Lesley on the Zen art of presence: why life feels like a speeding locomotive, the power of asking 'what happened to you?', and a small imperfect practice to try today.

MindfulnessSelf-Compassion & AcceptanceStress & Burnout

3 Ways To Be Sweeter To Yourself

Dr. Kristin Vaughn

Published on: 28/01/2016

Quiet your inner critic with three self-compassion practices: notice and redirect self-criticism, trade comparison for gratitude, and make self-care a habit instead of a reward.

Self-Compassion & Acceptance