By Laura Flower
Mindfulness means paying attention on purpose, in the present moment.
Being Present
What mindfulness is not..... Positive thinking Relaxation Trance Blanking your mind A tool to ‘fix’ things Getting it right or wrong
Observe: Noticing Describe: Put words on the experience Participate: Enter into the experience and
practice Non Judgmentally: See but don’t evaluate One Mindfully: One thing at a time Effectively: Focus on what works
Practice....... ď‚— Formal: Intentionally taking time out in your day
to embark on meditative practice.
ď‚— Informal: Going into a focused and meditative
state of mind whilst going about daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, working, driving, walking.
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Buddha
Find out more...... Practice mindfulness daily; practicing is the best
way to learn more.
Lots of mindfulness resources available; books,
CD’s, online.