M2 Mindfulness Blogs

Taking a deep breath, I set out in the RV this morning. The kids are thrilled because they are getting dropped off at school in the RV....

After two weeks of maintenance and repairs at the (wonderful, knowledgeable and helpful) mechanic, the RV is home. The timing is...

I’ve spent a few weeks trying to find an alternative to bench seating, but nothing seems quite right. Luckily, I turned to the best...

It's not a cure-all, but mindfulness training on the job can be particularly helpful to improve focus, memory and staying calm under...

There are a few things about this article that caught my eye. While it underscores the power of meditation to build cognitive function,...

One of the benefits I’ve personally experienced from my mindfulness practice is improved sleep quality-- a welcome relief from what used...

Hot or not (alas, Fall is just a mirage in Phoenix), it’s time to hit the streets and walk door to door looking for a place to park the...

I bought a used RV today. And then I drove that 31-foot RV 25 miles, including three highway mergers and a few (benevolently wide) side...

Naming a business is no small feat. Lots of URLs and trademarks are already taken, and we were struggling to come up with something we...

Community can be a source of inspiration and support to help you build and maintain your practice. While I love the convenience of an app...

It’s August in Phoenix. It’s hard not to be cranky when tackling Day 60+ of consecutive, 100+ degree, sunny days. Especially since you...

I listened to a podcast interview with Robert Wright and read this article in the Wall Street Journal, and I thought it was an...

Law enforcement is one industry that has taken the lead on using mindfulness to help officers manage stress. This AZ Central article...

Athletes and their coaches have always been committed to mental training to enhance performance. They have long recognized the critical...

You might notice that the terms mindfulness and meditation seem to be used interchangeably. If you search online, you’ll find different...

Earlier this month my family went to London for vacation (a Harry Potter-inspired pilgrimage), which was awesome in many ways. My...

I listen to a lot of podcasts. And then I quote them. And then my husband rolls his eyes, "...another podcast story..." One series I...

Hello there. I'm Susan West, Owner and General Manager of M2. I came to mindfulness when a herniated a disc L5-S1 intersected with some...

I’ve enjoyed a lot of great experiences and tools learning about mindfulness and building a practice. Some of those have been with...