Cole Baker-Bagwell: Mindfulness As A Lifeline

“Everything we need, we are born with, truly.”

-Cole Baker-Bagwell

 

Bump In The Road:

Cole Baker-Bagwell

The Power of Mindfulness

 

What if I told you that presence and mindfulness could be the key to overcoming life’s most challenging bumps? Including isolation, a condition that many of us struggle with at one time or another..

Cole found herself profoundly alone when she moved to a remote mountain town. Her isolation devolved into a profound sense of loneliness. She became depressed.

Mindfulness, as Cole describes, became her lifeline. For over 30 years, she had practiced this cognitive skill, which Jon Kabat-Zinn defines as being aware in the present moment without judgment. It was through mindfulness that Cole found the strength to face her depression head-on. She shares her unique approach to dealing with difficult emotions, treating them as members of her personal “council” and engaging with them in a dialogue that fostered understanding and healing.

Cole’s journey back to a happy and functioning life was accompanied by support and understanding of those around her.  She made significant changes in her life, effectively rewriting her story.

This conversation is a story about the power of presence, mindfulness, and human connection. It’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the agency to choose how we think and live.

Tune in to hear Cole’s inspiring story and learn how you, too, can harness the power of mindfulness to overcome life’s challenges and embrace a more joyful existence.

 

 

 

From Cole Baker-Bagwell

 

“Mindfulness is this cognitive skill that is so powerful. It has the power to change our lives.”

 

“Our mindset is our greatest point of control.”

 

“Everything we need, we are born with, truly.”

 

“Saying yes to life, yes to opportunities that come your way, is a critical piece of enjoying presence.”

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Bump in the Road

Everyone hits a bump in the road. The question becomes: What do you do with it?

I share stories about how people experience, manage and navigate life's bumps, hopefully using them as a pivot into a more conscious and meaningful life.