Mindfulness is an intentional practice of noticing what is, without judgement or wishing it different than it is. Practicing mindfulness in the everday will help you feel present in your daily life. Practicing mindfulness with the big stuff, the heartbreak, the desires, will help you find surrender to the beauty of what is.
At the end of the day, at the start of the day, there is always something for which to be grateful. To practice, write a list.
Any time throughout the day – before a meeting, during a conversation, after completing a project – take a 10 second pause.
Friendship is an essential part of the human experience. When you are feeling stressed, alone, fearful or uncertain, reach out to a friend.
On days where people around you threaten to impose their negativity, don’t worry, you can put out your saying advertising, “good vibes only.”
“Be crumbled.
So wild flowers will come up where you are. You have been stony for too many years. Try something different.
Surrender.
~Rumi
Use this exercise before sleep. You may find you experience more peaceful sleep.
A body scan is about observing the body and noticing any sensations, tension or joy happening in the body.
Notice how slowing down the process of taste brings joy to your experience of food/drink.
Throughout our day we will encounter a medley of smells. Just notice.
Coming back to the basic sense of touch can help ground you in the moment and reduce stress.
Perhaps you notice a tree outside your building you haven’t noticed before. What does its roots look like? It’s leaves?
Music is incredibly healing. Tuning in can help re-ground your headspace. Also tuning in the sounds of the mundane can keep you present.