OK, I admit it I will be watching the NBA finals this month, rooting for our beloved Boston Celtics against arch rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers.  Let me be clear, I am hoping for a Celtics victory, but I am fascinated by the L.A. Laker's coach Phil Jackson and will be watching as he motivates his players.  You may or may not know that Phil Jackson is a long-time mindfulness meditation practitioner. When he was the coach of the Chicago Bulls, he trained his team in aspects of mindfulness meditation that helped create a higher level of team playing, as well as a higher level of performance.  In his book, Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior, Phil Jackson writes, "In basketball-as in life-true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way. Of course, it's no accident that things are more likely to go your way when you stop worrying about whether you're going to win or lose and focus your attention on what's happening right this moment"  A great lesson that we can all apply whether it is being present with our kids, facilitating a meeting, or dealing with the stresses of daily living.

Wishing you a month of mindfulness (and GO Celts),