143. “Essential Mindfulness for Lawyers” Training Can Help Anyone

“Four years into practicing law, I started having some strange ailments that physicians couldn’t put their finger on, and was running into internal conflicts between my work and my values. Somebody told me about yoga. Using the book, Light on Yoga, I started doing yoga on my own in my 20s, and it really helped.”

In her late 40s, Judi went through a terrible divorce. “I had to walk away with whatever internal resources I had.” Her teacher told her, “You have to die to this. There is no way around the pain. Open your heart and mind and go through it.” From that experience, Warrior One was born.

Judi learned that the practice of mindfulness—as a practice of life—can be useful to anyone. Whether you’re a lawyer or working in social justice, or in conflict resolution, and are surrounded by conflict, the practice of mindfulness can allow you to open your heart and mind and get through it.

Light on Yoga: Yoga Dipika, by B. K.S. Iyengar 

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron 

Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong, by Norman Fischer 

Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness, by James Baraz 

WarriorOne.com – Online program, “The Wake-Up Call,” on Thursday mornings. Anybody in law, justice, or conflict resolution may join. (20 minutes)

dharmaseed.org – Talks by various teachers of Western Buddhist Vipassana practice