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Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, or spending too much time worrying about the future or dwelling on the past? Mindfulness is a practice that involves focusing on the present moment and noticing what you are experiencing in a non-judgemental manner. Doing so has many benefits, including:
- Lowering stress
- Letting go of unhelpful negative thoughts
- Decreasing pain
- Finding joy and peace in the moment
- Increased connection with others
There are many different mindfulness exercises you can try, including simply noticing your breathing and how your body feels as you slowly inhale and exhale.
It may seem frustrating to find your thoughts wandering as you try to practice mindfulness but this is normal and the very fact that you notice your thoughts wandering is a sign you are, in fact, practicing mindfulness. The more you practice the easier it becomes to focus in the moment and bring your thoughts back to focus.
Mindfulness is a practice that involves focusing on the present moment and noticing what you are experiencing in a non-judgemental manner.
Web Resources
Videos
Books
Power of Now
by Eckhart Tolle (2004)
Takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light.
Wherever you Go There you Are
By: Kabat-Zinn
No matter how busy you are, find quiet reflective moments in your life—and reduce your stress levels drastically—with this classic bestselling guide from a mindfulness expert.
Podcasts
Daily Breath
With Deepak Chopra
This is a space to build mindfulness into your daily routine and to end your week peacefully with a complete 10-minute meditation every Friday.
Tara Brach
Through a weekly meditation, this podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862
Metta Hour
With Sharon Salzberg
The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metta-hour-with-sharon-salzberg/id923019021
Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teaching
Helps you learn to quiet your mind, separate your ego from your true self and live a fully present life. Essential Teachings by Eckhart will provide a path to discover an enlightened state of consciousness.
