Eddy Thomas

Eddy Thomas

Saying Goodbye to Summer

“To say it was a beautiful day would not begin to explain it. It was that day when the end of summer intersects perfectly with the start of fall.” – Ann Patchett A Moment with Stephanie There has been so…

Opportunities for Practice

“Really being mindful of the interactions that I have when I’m teaching people [about inclusion] relates closely to how we navigate mindful meditation “ A MOMENT WITH AWAKEN This month’s conversation was with Alex Lisowski, who is Awaken’s Assistant Treasurer…

A Moment With Awaken – Alex Lisowski

“Really being mindful of the interactions that I have when I’m teaching people [about inclusion] relates closely to how we navigate mindful meditation.” A Moment with Awaken! This month’s conversation was with Alex Lisowski. In this conversation, Alex shares some…

Mindfully Holding Difficulty

“When we numb [hard feelings], we numb joy, we numb gratitude, we numb happiness” -BRENÉ BROWN A Moment with Stephanie Dear Friends – One of the biggest gifts I have received through my meditation practice is the ability to sit…

A Moment With Awaken – Ashley Baptiste

“There are too many miracles going on to fuss.” A Moment with Awaken! As part of our interview series with our Board of Directors, this month’s conversation was with Ashley Baptiste. Before diving into this, I want to highlight that…

Meditation and Cardiovascular Health

“Just taking a couple of moments to breathe, pay attention to yourself and your surroundings, and exist in the present moment can make a difference in your health.” Awaken Pittsburgh extends its empathy and compassion to those struggling in the…

A Moment With Awaken – Richard Drent

“There are too many miracles going on to fuss” Welcome to “A Moment With Awaken!” For this month’s board member interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Richard Drent. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I…

A Moment With Awaken – Steven Bend

“Don’t think about the breath, just feeling. And just let that physical sensation be the anchor that keeps you tethered to the present moment.” Welcome to “A Moment With Awaken!” We are excited to launch this new series of interviews…

A Chance to Start Fresh

“Every new moment is a new opportunity to catch yourself, come back to the here and now, and settle your body.” Dear Friends – During Covid19, it’s really easy to fall into the boredom of routine and autopilot when the…