Four Square Mindfulness

Today we honour Gisèle Lamoureux in our continuation of Canadian Women's History Month. Lamoreaux, who passed away in 2018, was a nature photographer and environmental activist from Québec. She founded Fleurbec, an organization dedicated to celebrating the flora of Quebec and nearby regions. An important aspect of her work as a botanist and naturalist was to make the knowledge in her field more accessible to everyday people. Among her many honours and awards, Lamoureux was awarded both the Order of Canada and l'Ordre national du Québec. Her dedication to connecting people with nature continues with the Prix Gisèle-Lamoureux, awarded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec to women of the province who make extraordinary contributions to the research community in the area of nature and technology. Four Square happily recognizes Gisèle Lamoureux as the embodiment of the idea that humanity is one with the ecosystem in the same way that we are all connected as people. #FourSquareMindfulness #ecojustice #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalScience #ConnectWithNature #LoveNature #NaturePhotography #MeditationInAction #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice

In continuing celebration of Women’s History Month in Canada, today we recognize Jean Augustine, the first black woman elected to the Canadian Parliament in Canada, serving from 1993 to 2006. Her leadership continued beyond Parliament, as she became Ontario's first Fairness Commissioner in 2007. Mme. Augustine has been honoured countless times. She is a member of the Order of Canada and a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. She also holds honourary doctorate degrees from more than a half-dozen universities and and in her name are a professorial chair, a girl's leadership academy, and parks and facilities across Ontario. Jean Augustine lives by her words: "We must show up and be counted alongside today's champions." She's an inspiration and a model for women and men everywhere, and we at Four Square are overjoyed to honour her. #FourSquareMindfulness #SocialJustice #ShowUp #DoTheWork #MeditationInAction #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength

Today is World Mental Health Day. The UN and WHO are pairing up to focus on mental health awareness at work this year with the message "It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace”. Mental health has been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightly so. We all have been feeling stress both at home and at work, and we need to be mindful of how it affects us. Our physical, mental, and spiritual health is our most important asset and all we really have in the end. By investing in evidence-based approaches to health and safety beyond the physical, we can help make sure that everyone has the chance to thrive at work and at home. Four Square Mindfulness recognizes the need for a thriving and healthy workplace for everyone and we care about this issue deeply. In both our day jobs, we work for a wellness-based approach for ourselves and our colleagues so that we are healthy when we come home. We want everyone else to have the same opportunity. On this important day, take a few moments to stop and breathe, quiet your mind and recognize that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Take good care of your mind. https://lnkd.in/gT8uQyqk #FourSquareMindfulness #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #WMHD2024 #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #MeditationInAction #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice

“Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.” ― Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times If the choice is fear or truth, let's choose truth together. #FourSquareMindfulness #MeditationInAction #SelfLove #PositiveVibes #courage #CourageToGrow #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice

“If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” ― Pema Chödrön Who drives you crazy? Be courageous and open your heart to them. #FourSquareMindfulness #MeditationInAction #SelfLove #PositiveVibes #courage #CourageToGrow #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ― Pema Chödrön, The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times Let's work together make a more compassionate world. #FourSquareMindfulness #MotivationMonday #compassion #MomLife #MumLife #MindfulParenting #GetStarted #LetsDoThis #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism

October is Women’s History Month in Canada! All month we will be celebrating and highlighting remarkable women in Canada’s story. They have and are contributing to make this nation and the world a better and more advanced place for us all to live, whether that is in STEM, the arts, education or a myriad of other sectors. This years theme is "Women at Work: Economic Growth Past, Present and Future" and seeks to highlight the contributions of women to the workforce. Women continue to drive economic innovation and progress that benefits Canada and the world. Four Square Mindfulness highlights and celebrates these women because they inspire us all, especially other women and girls, to reach for their dreams and pursue their goals in any area of life. Never give up on yourselves and never forget your rights are sacred. We support you, and we take our hats off to you. Watch for the spotlighting of key Canadian women this month as we focus on the names of women you may not have heard of but should know. Happy Women’s History Month, Canada! #FourSquareMindfulness #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #WomenInHistory #WomenEmpowerment #EmpoweringWomen #ExtraordinaryWomen #CanadianHistory #MeditationInAction #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice

“The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.” ― Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Mindful awareness sees both the inner and the outer worlds. Let's have the courage to look inward. #FourSquareMindfulness #MeditationInAction #SelfLove #PositiveVibes #courage #CourageToGrow #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice

Unlock Your Creative Potential with Mindfulness 🎨✨ Looking for a way to balance your mind and unleash your creativity? Join us for a Contemplative Art Workshop where mindfulness meets creative expression! 🌿 On October 19 or October 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pacific, immerse yourself in an intimate community for a 4-hour journey of mindful meditation, contemplative journaling, and artistic creation. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and an open heart! 💫 🎟️ Reserve your spot today before they fill up! Link in bio: https://lnkd.in/gw3W3nVa #FourSquareMindfulness #MindfulCreativity #ContemplativeArt #MeditativeArt #OctoberWorkshops #CreateWithMindfulness #MindfulnessAndArt #ArtAndWellness #MindfulnessWorkshop #MindfulnessPractice #MeditativeArt #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice

“When we feel lonely, when we feel hopeless, what we want to do is to move to the right or the left. We don't want to sit and feel what we feel. We don't want to go through the detox. Yet the middle way encourages us to do just that. It encourages us to awaken the bravery that exists in everyone without exception, including you and me.” ― Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Courage, friends! #FourSquareMindfulness #MeditationInAction #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength #SocialJustice