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About Me — Clayton Micallef

Have you ever gone through a situation in your life and thought, what if I could turn back the clock of time?

Jun 13, 2024

About Me — Clayton Micallef

Jun 13, 2024

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Cultivating Gratitude: From Dissatisfaction to Contentment

How cultivating gratitude might be transformative but difficult to practice, and you’re not alone.

Oct 1, 2024

Cultivating Gratitude: From Dissatisfaction to Contentment

Oct 1, 2024

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White Bears, Mindfulness and Ironic Process Theory

Exploring the Paradox of Thought Suppression and Its Implications for Mindfulness Practice.

Sep 17, 2024

White Bears, Mindfulness and Ironic Process Theory

Sep 17, 2024

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Overcoming Attachments through Generosity: A Reflection From The Mahayana Path

The perfection of generosity in Mahayana Buddhism is about letting go of harmful attachments to create deeper connections with others and…

Jul 20, 2024

Overcoming Attachments through Generosity: A Reflection From The Mahayana Path

Jul 20, 2024

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Is There a Place for “God” in Secular Mindfulness Meditation?

What does secular mean? Can you attend a secular mindfulness program if you believe in “God”? Will doing so be counter or helpful to your…

Jun 29, 2024

Is There a Place for “God” in Secular Mindfulness Meditation?

Jun 29, 2024

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This Breath A Teacher

A poem I wrote on mindfulness, reasoning behind it, and the wisdom that can be found in the simple act of breathing.

Apr 28

This Breath A Teacher

Apr 28

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The Paradoxical Relationship Between Mindfulness and Flow

Distinct States or Two Sides of The Same Coin?

Mar 25

The Paradoxical Relationship Between Mindfulness and Flow

Mar 25

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There Is No Perfect Way

A poem inspired by my students and my own practice of teaching mindfulness, reflecting the shared journey and universal challenges we face.

Feb 11

There Is No Perfect Way

Feb 11

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Why Looking For Enlightenment Might Be What Blinds Us

A reflection on how the striving mind creates its own barriers to awakening from the perspective of a mindfulness teacher

Jan 17

Why Looking For Enlightenment Might Be What Blinds Us

Jan 17

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Does The Pursuit Of Happiness Lead To Contentment?

“If you make up your mind not to be happy there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have a fairly good time.” (Wharton, 1908, p. 40)

Dec 9, 2024

Does The Pursuit Of Happiness Lead To Contentment?

Dec 9, 2024

Dr Clayton Micallef | PhD

Dr Clayton Micallef | PhD

I write about contemplative practices, meditation and the cultivation of mindfulness, compassion and insight and other topics related to well-being in life.

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