Your Soul
Mind Full, or Mindful? M
indfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It allows us to focus on our immediate environment and therefore heightens our awareness and gratitude. Mindfulness is a quality that all of us already possess. You just have to learn how to access it and develop it. It is like anything else, the more we practice the better the ability in us.
by Janette Edwards
Mindfulness can be practiced through several methods: Meditation, Visualisations, Guided Imagery, Mindful Eating, Mindful Movement, being in nature, journaling … anything where you are just fully present in the moment.
Benefits to Mindfulness “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness gives us a safe opportunity in our lives where we can suspend judgment and unleash our natural curiosity about the workings of the mind. We approach our experiences and feelings with warmth and kindness—to ourselves and others. 44
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Heightens your level of awareness Allows you to experience the present moment Allows you to experience calmness and peacefulness Allows you to be in harmony with your being Increases self-awareness Allows for self-development Increases concentration and focus Regulates and creates balance in emotions Relaxes the mind and body Reduces stress Lowers blood pressure
We all want to benefit from these things so maybe it is time to start being more mindful or develop your mindfulness practice.
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