Start with a brief formal sit, and pause through the day.
Keep showing up and practicing being present to whatever is in the moment, with kindness, focus and whatever calm, peaceful, connectedness I can muster.
Practice lovingkindness and compassion.
Anchor with the breath or whatever fits – inside or outside the body.
Keep returning to the breath, hands, body, thoughts, feelings, sounds … one breath… one step… one …
One of my favorite mindfulness practices is eating food with gratitude, aware of the plants and minerals from which it has come through the process of evolution. Such practice teaches me how to take delight in the small pleasures of life through a deeper awareness of creation’s processes. I can practice mindfulness today by eating gratefully and being aware of the mystery that is present in whatever I am doing.
It seems like mindfulness always leads me to greater empathy and a greater presence. Clearing my mind of the clutter and thoughts of the upcoming week and focusing on being here now give me the opportunity to connect with my surroundings and to appreciate the day.
I notice where my mind is focused and bring it back to the present moment. Anxiety and worry usually bring me away. I’ve learned that they can steal my life and that it is a full time job to be aware.
The word “Mindful-ness” is so over used in Western lingo has lost meaning …it would helpful to express it as Spiritful-ness because “Spirit is LIFE”, and living in a “Spiritful-ness” would confirm “Spirit is LIFE” no matter what activity the “mind” is engaged in.
Applying that simple truth to todays question…..
What lessons can I learn from mindfulness?
Reply: “Spirit is LIFE” again and again and again…on and on with out end ….
How can I practice min...
The word “Mindful-ness” is so over used in Western lingo has lost meaning …it would helpful to express it as Spiritful-ness because “Spirit is LIFE”, and living in a “Spiritful-ness” would confirm “Spirit is LIFE” no matter what activity the “mind” is engaged in.
Applying that simple truth to todays question…..
What lessons can I learn from mindfulness?
Reply: “Spirit is LIFE” again and again and again…on and on with out end ….
How can I practice mindfulness today?
Reply: Just by breathing deeply, always Gratefully, and knowing that Spirit (Life) is recharged with every breath taken. And also by continually answering the question behind the words of Sufi Kabir, as quoted by Br David…..
“If you don’t break your ropes while you’re alive do you think ghosts will do it after?”
I can learn manifold lessons from mindfulness otherwise not able to be learned without it. I choose not to anticipate the subject matter of future lessons but just be present for when they unfold. I can practice mindfulness today by not skimping out on the vehicle of mindfulness practice that increases my awareness in ways that cannot be accomplished without the vehicle. What is the vehicle? Meditation and spiritual practices.
Mindfulness is a lifelong, moment to moment practice. As the old ad slogan had it: Just do it. And then do it again and again and again until it becomes your life.
Heard an NPR show on meditation where the author, a scientist, stated that as few as 8 minutes of meditation a day can be beneficial. Eight minutes–I can do that; can spend 8 minutes focused on the quiet and the moment and Higher Power.
Thanks Christina! I tried the 8 minutes before heading out yesterday, and may aim for the same today! I look forward to listening to the NPR science show as well. Until then – many thanks for this practical and manageable approach! Best for your day. Warmly, KC
Thanks Christina! Funny. The 8 minutes is totally manageable. Will get to the NPR show in good time and look forward to it. Hope your practice is supporting a good week so far! ???? …
when I pause, I open the door to mindfulness. When I open the door to mindfulness I can decide, whether I will become aware of “what is”. If I become aware what is, I have access to the power of NOW.
This is the moment, when the “I” connects fully with the universe and I be within the energies with my own energies.
Today I will train to pause and become aware.
I consider myself a life-long student of mindfulness with no possibility of ever graduating. When I am not practicing mindfulness, which on some days happens every other minute, those precious moments lost, of lost awareness, of lost presence, will not return and I am left to say within, “Kevin, be here now and pay attention!”
– Kevin
Start with a brief formal sit, and pause through the day.
Keep showing up and practicing being present to whatever is in the moment, with kindness, focus and whatever calm, peaceful, connectedness I can muster.
Practice lovingkindness and compassion.
Anchor with the breath or whatever fits – inside or outside the body.
Keep returning to the breath, hands, body, thoughts, feelings, sounds … one breath… one step… one …
LIVE in the moment
Do not borrow troubles from tomorrow … It will arrive with or without my concerns
Stop and remeber who I am. Realize all I’ve been given
One of my favorite mindfulness practices is eating food with gratitude, aware of the plants and minerals from which it has come through the process of evolution. Such practice teaches me how to take delight in the small pleasures of life through a deeper awareness of creation’s processes. I can practice mindfulness today by eating gratefully and being aware of the mystery that is present in whatever I am doing.
recognizing opportunities. staying ready for opportunities. treat each person w kindness. add to the positive collective energy.
It seems like mindfulness always leads me to greater empathy and a greater presence. Clearing my mind of the clutter and thoughts of the upcoming week and focusing on being here now give me the opportunity to connect with my surroundings and to appreciate the day.
I notice where my mind is focused and bring it back to the present moment. Anxiety and worry usually bring me away. I’ve learned that they can steal my life and that it is a full time job to be aware.
The word “Mindful-ness” is so over used in Western lingo has lost meaning …it would helpful to express it as Spiritful-ness because “Spirit is LIFE”, and living in a “Spiritful-ness” would confirm “Spirit is LIFE” no matter what activity the “mind” is engaged in.
Applying that simple truth to todays question…..
What lessons can I learn from mindfulness?
Reply: “Spirit is LIFE” again and again and again…on and on with out end ….
How can I practice min...
The word “Mindful-ness” is so over used in Western lingo has lost meaning …it would helpful to express it as Spiritful-ness because “Spirit is LIFE”, and living in a “Spiritful-ness” would confirm “Spirit is LIFE” no matter what activity the “mind” is engaged in.
Applying that simple truth to todays question…..
What lessons can I learn from mindfulness?
Reply: “Spirit is LIFE” again and again and again…on and on with out end ….
How can I practice mindfulness today?
Reply: Just by breathing deeply, always Gratefully, and knowing that Spirit (Life) is recharged with every breath taken. And also by continually answering the question behind the words of Sufi Kabir, as quoted by Br David…..
“If you don’t break your ropes while you’re alive do you think ghosts will do it after?”
To be in the present .. to enjoy the peace of ‘now’. Notice the beauty of life wherever I go.
I can learn manifold lessons from mindfulness otherwise not able to be learned without it. I choose not to anticipate the subject matter of future lessons but just be present for when they unfold. I can practice mindfulness today by not skimping out on the vehicle of mindfulness practice that increases my awareness in ways that cannot be accomplished without the vehicle. What is the vehicle? Meditation and spiritual practices.
there is no way to peace, peace is the way…
with mindfulness I get closer and closer to it……
peace , if it’s to be, it’s up to me……….
Mindfulness is a lifelong, moment to moment practice. As the old ad slogan had it: Just do it. And then do it again and again and again until it becomes your life.
Heard an NPR show on meditation where the author, a scientist, stated that as few as 8 minutes of meditation a day can be beneficial. Eight minutes–I can do that; can spend 8 minutes focused on the quiet and the moment and Higher Power.
Thanks Christina! I tried the 8 minutes before heading out yesterday, and may aim for the same today! I look forward to listening to the NPR science show as well. Until then – many thanks for this practical and manageable approach! Best for your day. Warmly, KC
I’ve done it 2 days in a row (who can’t manage 8 minutes, right?) The show was good; hope you enjoy it and find it helpful. Back at ‘ya!!
Thanks Christina! Funny. The 8 minutes is totally manageable. Will get to the NPR show in good time and look forward to it. Hope your practice is supporting a good week so far! ???? …
Good luck to both of us!
Just wondering what the NPR show was! And very grateful to today’s question. My head is exploding, and mindfulness will really help.
Here is the link. Enjoy!
http://www.wnyc.org/story/using-science-show-how-meditation-can-change-you/
Taking a moment to stay focused on that moment..
when I pause, I open the door to mindfulness. When I open the door to mindfulness I can decide, whether I will become aware of “what is”. If I become aware what is, I have access to the power of NOW.
This is the moment, when the “I” connects fully with the universe and I be within the energies with my own energies.
Today I will train to pause and become aware.
I consider myself a life-long student of mindfulness with no possibility of ever graduating. When I am not practicing mindfulness, which on some days happens every other minute, those precious moments lost, of lost awareness, of lost presence, will not return and I am left to say within, “Kevin, be here now and pay attention!”
– Kevin
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