"Whatever we practice, we become."  These words have become my philosophy since I have discovered the power of mindfulness practices.  Turning my attention toward mindfulness as an approach to clients and patients, I find it is much more effective and rewarding than psychotherapy by itself.  What impresses me most is that we can now see brain changes on functional MRIs from only eight weeks of mindfulness-based stress reduction classes.  My doctorate in clinical psychology with years of experience in private practice, teaching at the university level, and conducting research has put me in a unique position to teach and speak on mindfulness with an understanding of neurobiology and pathology, and the ability to discern good evidence-based research.  There is no right way to practice mindfulness.  All kinds of portals are opening up.  I am convinced that we have a powerful tool but also need to recognize that mindfulness is a life path.  It is not a self-help strategy.  Practicing mindfulness opens doorways to working with patients in a more connected and powerful way.  I am currently creating a non-profit business to help unemployed workers find their passions, overcome emotional obstacles, and use mindfulness practices to overcome trauma induced by being jobless in an ever-increasing chaotic and unpredictable world.practice, we become.