Mindfulness Archives - Linda Seiford, Ph.D.

Love, Loss, and Letting Go

The gentle chimes tinkled softly in the peaceful room. I rolled over, reached for my phone, and muted the ethereal tones. I pushed myself to an upright position, swung my legs over the edge of the bed, and slowly opened my eyes. It was early. Earlier than I typically rise. The sun was just beginning […]

Simple Things: Finding Comfort in the Ordinary

I rolled over once again and straightened the cuddly sheets and velvety comforter. With an exasperated huff, I opened my eyes. On this chilly December morning, sleep was not to be had – at least not by me. I sat up and unenthusiastically slid my legs over the side of the bed. My feet dropped […]

The Gift of Grace

I sat in the dimly lit room enjoying the warmth of the crackling fire. Multicolored flames playfully danced among the glowing logs. The lights on the decorated tree twinkled mischievously. I cradled the warm mug between my hands, breathed in the full-bodied aroma of the decadent liquid, and allowed my mind to wander. As I […]

Through the Eyes of a Child: Do You See What I See?

I am the mother of two spectacular sons who followed very different paths of development. One was typically developing and the other had special needs. Now adults, they have forged their own paths – each a bright light in the world. Both have taught me incredible lessons along the way. While their methods may have […]

Perception and the Pandemic: Honest Answers to Difficult Questions

As we walked along, silence blanketed our little duo. We literally were within an arm’s length of one another, but figuratively we were worlds apart. We moved along, matching our gaits, but deeply entrenched in our own thoughts. The pandemic was weighing heavily on my mind. I could only guess that it was occupying some […]

Finding Beauty: Life Beyond Grief

My home is my happy place. The deck, my oasis. This past year has been riddled with challenges. It has been difficult for the entire world. In a variety of ways, for one reason or another, we have all been grieving. There has been a pervasive sense of loss that has blanketed humankind and with […]

Before and After: Points of Reference for Loss and Grief

I placed my phone on the mango table, cradled the steaming cup of chai, and curled up on the oversized chair. I pulled a silky summer blanket over my legs and breathed in deeply as I took in the beauty of my surroundings. It was early on a summer morning, the house was quiet, and […]

The Last Time

“I know you’re busy, so we will just drop these things on your porch and be on our way.” These were the words my mom shared with me less than 48 hours before she died. I had been working all morning and was barely hanging onto my sanity as I faced the darkened pit of […]

Grief, Google, and the Passage of Time

My eyes opened and were enveloped in what seemed to be total darkness. As I waited for them to adjust to the nighttime shadows, I desperately attempted to disentangle myself from the sheets. The luxurious fabric that I so enjoy had become something akin to a straight jacket. Each toss and turn had produced a […]

Grief, Gratitude, and Growth: Beginning a New Year Without a Loved One

A new year. A new decade. A new chapter. A slight smile develops as I cradle the steaming cup of tea in between my cool hands, briefly close my sleepy eyes, and slowly inhale the comforting aroma. I gently sigh, slowly sip the decadent liquid, and deliberately focus on the beauty in my surroundings. Holiday […]

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