Mindful in Practice

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” – H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama

What matters most?

I invite you, us, to take a moment to breathe together…

I invite you, us, to take a moment to feel into what matters most…

May you allow yourself to embrace what arises with kindness, without judgment.
What matters most to my heart has now paved the way for many new beginnings which I am delighted to share with you…our Mindful in Practice community…a community that continues to build steadily, one person at a time…one mindful moment at a time.

Join Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber today, Tuesday, June 9 at 12 PM CT, for Thankful Tuesday, a free 30-minute guided meditation designed to help you cultivate mindfulness, gratitude, and presence.

Whether you’ve been practicing with us for years or are joining for the first time, this space is here for you.

📩 Access is available through the Mindful in Practice connection newsletter. https://www.mindfulinpractice.com/sign-up

A few upcoming schedule updates:
• There will be no Thankful Tuesday session on June 16.
• We will gather again on June 23 and June 30.
• Beginning in July, Mindful Mondays will return, and Thankful Tuesday will come to a close as our free guided meditation practice moves to a new day.

We hope you’ll join us today as we take a few moments to slow down and practice together.

“Under Manizeh’s guidance, a community conducive to healing was created. We became a family – supporting each other’s individual life-journeys, incorporating tools that helped us give birth to our highest healed selves. For this, I am most grateful”. —LHP, Mind-Body Skills Group Participant

“Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become better, it’s about befriending who we are.” – Pema Chödrön

What if mindfulness looked like creating?

At One Stitch At A Time, we’ll explore how simple handwork can become a practice of presence. As we knit, crochet, or embroider, we’ll slow down together, notice the rhythm of each stitch, and create space for calm amidst the busyness of life.

This workshop is for anyone seeking a gentler pace and a meaningful way to reconnect with themselves.

🗓 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
📍 Houston, TX
💲$75; Contact me directly if financial assistance is needed.

Bring your favorite materials and join us for a morning of mindfulness and creativity.
Register by June 12th, 5 PM CT via link in bio.

“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” —Buddha

I have been reflecting on these words. In May, during the Vesak celebration I was blessed to visit our local Buddhist temples and gather with community to chant, share a meal, and be in the presence of Buddha Nature – the goodness that resides within each one, waiting to be felt and lived.

There will be no Thankful Tuesday session on June 2, but we invite you to continue your practice on your own this week.

Mindfulness doesn’t only happen when we gather—it can be found in a quiet moment, a few intentional breaths, or a brief pause in the middle of a busy day.

Today, consider taking a few minutes to:
• Sit comfortably and notice your breath
• Reflect on something you’re grateful for
• Allow yourself a moment of stillness without needing to accomplish anything

We’ll resume our live group meditation on Tuesday, June 9th at 12 PM CT and look forward to practicing together again soon.

Until then, may you find moments of gratitude and presence wherever you are.

When I pick up “Mama, I Will Send You a Purple Flower” I am reminded why I wrote it in the first place. 💜🐾

This story began with a rescue dog named Cuddles and the extraordinary bond we shared for 13.8 years. What started as a tribute to her became something much bigger—a collection of lessons about patience, acceptance, kindness, gratitude, and love.

As a psychiatrist, mindfulness teacher, and dog mom, I wanted to create a book that could offer comfort, hope, and reflection for readers of all ages.
If you haven’t discovered it yet, I’d love for you to meet Cuddles and learn the 13.8 mindful lessons she taught me.

📖 Now available on Amazon, see link in bio. All proceeds donated.

As we move through the rest of this month, may a mindful minute be your guide.

May you be safe and free from harm,

May you be happy and find moments of joy,

May you be healthy and strong,

May you be at ease and free from suffering.

May we continue walking gently and slowly on this path of mindfulness together.