Trauma can be the life-blood of a criminal lawyer, yet we are often blind to its presence. Like a fish in water, it can be hard to describe what one is immersed in. Increased resilience can give you an edge, a perspective on a case that you were missing. And it can help counsel, judges, and others build an ethos around well-being in a profession that asks a lot of people.
Read MoreShifting from an egocentric to present-moment (or mindful) awareness takes time but can be life-changing. Meditation is key for many who turn to mindfulness and often this involves awareness of the breath. It begs the question, why this constant focus on the breath?
Why indeed. One thing to remember in any discussion like this is that meditation is always just a tool. You don’t get an award for clinging to the breath for 20 minutes or an hour. The present is here and now. It’s flesh and blood, laughter and tears.
It may be exhilarating and but it can also be anything but relaxing. With that in mind, here are three reasons why focus on the breath can lead to greater awareness.
Read MoreMost criminal files represent a huge personal and financial cost for the client, and, consequently, intense pressure on a defence lawyer. So, as a person, let alone a lawyer, my message to professionals is this: you need to think about a strategy for your mental health.
Read MoreBeing mindful is about clueing into the power of awareness, which is, in fact, more momentous than any positive or negative experience that you might be having right now. Here are 5 tips on how you can bring mindfulness to everyday life and benefit from it.
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