20/08/2026
Ask Tita Honey | Episode 24
“How have you carried so much with such resilience and grace?”
This is one of my favorite questions to answer.
I have been a clinical psychologist for over 50 years. Between seeing clients, giving talks, writing books, teaching, and caring for my family, there have been countless opportunities to burn out.
Today, at 82 years old, I can honestly say that I have never been busier.
One practice has sustained me through it all: Mindfulness.
I had the privilege of learning mindfulness from the late Thích Nhất Hạnh, one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time.
For me, mindfulness has always been deeply connected to spirituality. It is not simply a technique for managing stress, but a spiritual practice. It is a way of grounding myself, finding meaning, and returning to what truly matters.
At its heart, mindfulness is the practice of being fully present, that is aware of what is happening around us, and just as importantly, aware of what is happening within us. It teaches us to notice our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without immediately reacting to them.
Without mindfulness, the pattern often looks like this:
Emotion ➡️ Reaction
With mindfulness, something remarkable happens:
Emotion ➡️ Pause ➡️ Response
And in that pause lies a profound freedom.
The freedom to choose kindness over anger.
Understanding over judgment.
Wisdom over impulse.
For me, mindfulness and spirituality have been anchors throughout my life. They have allowed me to continue serving others while remaining grounded in myself and in something greater than myself.
And perhaps that is where resilience emanates from. Not simply from doing more or carrying more, but from learning to be fully present, one moment at a time. 🌿
