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Dr Danny Penman

@drdannypenman.bsky.social
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Author of the bestsellers 'Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World' & 'Deeper Mindfulness: The New Way to Rediscover Calm in a Chaotic World.' www.franticworld.com @DrDannyPenman

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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 1h
Kensington Palace really is the place to live, isn’t it?! #anxiety #stress #depression #deepermindfulness #vedana #feelingtone
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 14h
Stuck for ideas? Struggling with a problem? Go for a walk and everything will fall into place…
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 16h
#Mindfulness isn't about getting something new. It's regaining what you've lost.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 16h
Meditating on a piece of chocolate – what could be better?
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 17h
Can Mindfulness Help Relieve Tinnitus?
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Can Mindfulness Help Relieve Tinnitus? - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
One in seven people will suffer from tinnitus at some point in their lives and yet its causes are unknown and treatments are only partially effective. A new clinical trial highlights the remarkable promise...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 18h
'We find our destinies on the roads we take to avoid them,' Carl Jung.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The intensely frustrating queue…
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'Don't get mad at yourself for being depressed. That's where you are. Be compassionate with yourself,' overheard in cafe.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Doubting that mindfulness is worth all the effort? Look at this scientific evidence. bit.ly/2ryA3ye #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness
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What Can Mindfulness Do For You? - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific papers prove that mindfulness enhances mental and physical wellbeing and reduces chronic pain. Clinical trials, including a major study at the University of Cambridge,...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When meditation becomes difficult
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Next time you're in a chaotic & noisy place... Close your eyes. Focus on your breath. Follow its rise & fall. Soak up the fractured silence... Follow its rise & fall... Follow your breath... When you feel ready, return to your day with mindfulness.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The joy of sneezing
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ten Words For Mindfulness.... Number 4: embodiment. #ArtOfBreathing
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Why I’ve Gone On A ‘Media Diet’
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Why I’ve Gone On A ‘Media Diet’ - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
I’ve been feeling quite miserable lately for no apparent reason. Not depressed – or even desperately unhappy – just a little lacking in enthusiasm for life and feeling ‘stuck’ and ‘trapped’...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
��there are deep wellsprings of peace and contentment living inside us all, no
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mindfulness Enhances the Performance of Elite US Special Forces
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Mindfulness Enhances the Performance of Elite US Special Forces - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Mindfulness training significantly enhances the performance of elite US special forces, a new study has discovered. Even the simplest of mindfulness exercises were shown to enhance working memory, clarity...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You’re Angry Because You Care jackkornfield.com/video-youre-... Now that is very reassuring!
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[Video] You're Angry Because You Care - Jack Kornfield
Very often, people come to me struggling with anger—angry at what someone has done, disappointed by the political world, or disheartened by the actions of a company, institution, or community. I…
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
'They've done it again! Read this book as if your life depended on it.' Ruby Wax on our new book Deeper Mindfulness: The New Way to Rediscover Calm in a Chaotic World.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
'Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment,' Buddha.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Becoming a Zone of Peace in a Turbulent World - Jack Kornfield jackkornfield.com?p=106905&mc_...
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[Video] Becoming a Zone of Peace in a Turbulent World - Jack Kornfield
The world needs our deepest medicine now. So many people are exhausted and overwhelmed, frightened by war, loss, and uncertainty. We may wonder how to meet such immense suffering without being…
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
'Happiness is fleeting whilst unhappiness lingers...' Luckily, you can redress the balance with this bit.ly/2opg8z9?
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The Art of Breathing - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
You will need: a Chair; a Body; some Air; your Mind. That’s it. Listen to the Breathing Meditation Download/stream from HERE Download a sample of The Art Of Breathing. Buy the Art of Breathing from...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly." ~ Lao Tzu #mindfulness
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Mindfulness is a powerful painkiller that can dramatically enhance quality of life in chronic pain sufferers – latest research
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Mindfulness is a powerful painkiller that can dramatically enhance quality of life in chronic pain sufferers - latest research - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Mindfulness is a powerful painkiller that can dramatically enhance quality of life in chronic pain sufferers, suggests new research. The findings add weight to previous studies which discovered that mindfulness...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Relieve Pain, Reduce Stress and Restore Wellbeing With Week Three of Our Mindfulness Meditation Course
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Autumn Mindfulness: Change, Rest and Letting Go www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/blog/mindful...
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Autumn Mindfulness: Change, Rest and Letting Go
Breathworks Teacher, Sophie Matthew shares how mindfulness can help us to embrace autumn's call to slow down, let go, and prioritise rest.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Whatever you are doing, this moment, tune into your breath & pay attention to the little pleasures of daily life. #ArtOfBreathing
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Losing it and only have a few minutes to spare? Try a Three Minute Breathing Space
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
'Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.' Sonia Ricotti
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Here’s me thinking that no make-up and not dressing up for men was a push-back against the patriarchy. Apparently, it’s an example of white supremacism (or so this article argues!). I think it’s best to just let people do what they want. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Classy or classist? How bare nails became a hot issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ten mindfulness myths. Number 4: You have to meditate cross-legged on the floor (a chair is fine).
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
'The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.' Carl Jung
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Breakfast balloons over Bristol. #mindfulness
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What Exactly is Creativity?
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The simple exercises that can alleviate pain and help sufferers cope with anxiety, stress and depression.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
'Material things can't feed the heart.' @JackKornfield #mindfulness
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Enhancing Creativity, Problem Solving and Decision Making with the Breathing Meditation
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Righteous indignation feels good but only until the rot sets in and begins corroding your soul.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Who has cared about you? THE PRACTICE: FEEL CARED ABOUT. rickhanson.com/feel-cared-a... You'll never go wrong with a metta practice.
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Feel Cared About - Rick Hanson, PhD
Feeling cared about buffers against stress, increases positive emotions, promotes resilience, and increases caring for others. Learn how to feel cared about to gradually fill any holes in your heart.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World app free to try iPhone apple.co/2xwhOHL Google
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Mindfulness – Apps on Google Play
EASY TO FOLLOW PROGRAMME INSPIRED BY THE LIFE-CHANGING BESTSELLER MINDFULNESS
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Benefits of Mindfulness meditation
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
'Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.' Leonard Cohen #ArtOfBreathing
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Stressed? Use the time to practice mindfulness bit.ly/2opg8z9 Breathe, notice how your chest rises and falls... #ArtOfBreathing
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The Art of Breathing - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
You will need: a Chair; a Body; some Air; your Mind. That’s it. Listen to the Breathing Meditation Download/stream from HERE Download a sample of The Art Of Breathing. Buy the Art of Breathing from...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
These are the magic moments. They don't announce themselves with trumpets. They sneak in on an ordinary day, and if we're not paying attention, they slip right past us on their way to becoming "Remember when?" harvestinghappiness.mykajabi.com/e/BAh7BjoWZW...
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"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."
CONSCIOUSLY PREPARED BRAIN FOOD FOR YOUR WELL-BEING
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Becoming a Zone of Peace in a Turbulent World - Jack Kornfield jackkornfield.com?p=106905&mc_... Imagine if we all did this...
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[Video] Becoming a Zone of Peace in a Turbulent World - Jack Kornfield
The world needs our deepest medicine now. So many people are exhausted and overwhelmed, frightened by war, loss, and uncertainty. We may wonder how to meet such immense suffering without being…
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There is a special kind of optimism required to board a plane with family members and the phrase "heritage tour" on the itinerary. harvestinghappiness.mykajabi.com/e/BAh7BjoWZW...
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"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things."
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trusting the Seasons: The Wisdom of Impermanence and Letting Go - Jack Kornfield jackkornfield.com/trusting-the...
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Trusting the Seasons: The Wisdom of Impermanence and Letting Go - Jack Kornfield
Here we are in the change of seasons—the great turning from the warmth and abundance of summer into autumn, when the natural world offers us its perennial reminder of impermanence and the wisdom of…
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Feeling low or lethargic? Try adjusting your posture by straightening the back and lowering the shoulders. How do you feel now?
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Depression: what is it and what can you do about it? Podcasts from Oxford University: ow.ly/CIiM30a9lPg
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Podcasts from Oxford University - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
‘New Psychology of Depression’ podcasts from Oxford University via iTunesU We live in a world filled with material wealth, live longer and healthier lives, and yet anxiety, stress, unhappiness, and...
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Ache during a meditation? This is also part of the mindful experience.
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Would you like to read the first chapter or so from my new book 'The Art Of Breathing'? Download here ow.ly/TEmg30arDd6 Pls retweet
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