6 May 2015 eNewsletter
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It is a way of training the mind, heart and body to be fully
present with life. Although often associated with meditation,
mindfulness is much more than a meditation technique. It is a
way of being, a way of living. Mindfulness is about presence—
being here, now, completely.
Do you notice that your mind is often ruminating about the
past or already planning for the future? Right now, are you
skimming this blog to see if what I am going to say next is
relevant for you? In the next few minutes as you read this, I
invite you to bring your attention to your belly. Start to breathe
in and out slowly through your belly. As you breathe in, your
stomach expands, and as you breathe out, your stomach falls.
Try this with me right now. Breathing in… and breathing out.
Find a sturdy pose for sitting, as if you are a strong tree rooted
to the earth. Your slow breath is equivalent to the gentle sway
of leaves in the wind. Your body and mind are rooted to this
present moment. Let’s practice this together for one to two
minutes. Don’t keep reading right now—just breathe.
Carl
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Mindfulness is often referred to as a consciousness discipline.
Now, how do you feel? More calm,
relaxed, present…
This is a moment of mindfulness.
When we can be present to our moments, we can better
ascertain what we are feeling and what we