Mindfulness and Health Institute Notebook
Mindful Monday: Meet Makeda McKenzie
Makeda McKenzie
Qualified MBSR Instructor
Founder and principal consultant of the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute
Teacher-Trainer for Mindfulness for Life, Mindfulness Teaching in the Workplace, and Introducing Mindfulness
What courses do you teach at Mindfulness and Health Institute?
For Trained MBSR & MBCT Teachers: Train to Teach “Mindfulness for Life”
Multi-course Mindfulness Teacher Training: A One Year Intensive
What do you enjoy about t…
Mindful Monday Recap: The 9 Foundational Attitudes of Mindfulness
Over the past nine weeks, our Mindful Monday email series has offered a space to slow down and explore the foundational attitudes of mindfulness, one gentle reminder at a time. Each week, we turned our attention to a particular quality that supports mindfulness practice, not as a skill to master but as a way of relating more kindly and curiously to our experience. Whether you read them first thing in the morning or returned to them later in the week, these reflections were meant to offer a stead…
Spring Awakening: The Awe of Mother Nature
A Mindful Celebration of Earth, Community, and Renewal
On Wednesday, April 23, a warm and heartful group gathered for “Spring Awakening: The Awe of Mother Nature”, a special virtual community event hosted by mindfulness instructor Sarah Gouveia at the Mindfulness and Health Institute (MHI). Held just after Earth Day and deep into the bloom of Spring, the evening was a celebration of the natural world, of new beginnings, and of the quiet, steady rhythms that connect us all.
The gathering began with…
From Surviving to Thriving: Flourish with Mindfulness
What is Flourishing?
In a fast-paced and chaotic world, many of us long for a deeper sense of well-being, purpose, and connection.
Flourishing is a term used to describe a life rich in meaning, positive emotions, strong relationships, and personal growth. It is more than just feeling good—it involves cultivating strengths, engaging deeply with life, and finding purpose.
Flourishing is not about achieving a perfect, stress-free life. It’s about developing the inner resources to navigate life’s ups…