When your schedule (and your mind) appears to never rest, here are three simple ways to feel more present in everyday life.
We have all experienced a lot together and on our own. And as long warm summer days turn the corner towards autumn, there is a little more darkness each night, with cool nips in the air. It’s like the tilt of the earth is sending a reminder. Each of us can become a light in the darkness (and on the other side of that darkness is light).
Many people can look back at this time of year (look closely at pictures worth summer?) or look into the future (new terms, new routines, new visions of what we want to achieve). This is the invitation to be here. Here, now, this moment.
It’s like the tilt of the earth is sending a reminder. Each of us can become a light in the darkness (and on the other side of that darkness is light).
Some of these moments bring great peace. Others may break us apart. If you can bring focus and presence to these moments, you will be able to find kindness, compassion, and joy for yourself and others, and you will be able to easily surf life changes. It all starts with being here and now.
There are three mindful practices and find your presence
1. Put your heart into that moment.
“Joy is very grateful and grateful,” writes Willem Kuiken. “As you spend the day, it will bring your attention to genuinely looking, touching and listening to how you are touched and touched by the world. Please pause.” This practice has only two steps so you can use it whenever you need it.
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2. Find the foundation while breathing.
When faced with stress, it’s fascinating to zone out, anti-mining the past, and planning the future. Give yourself and the mindful children of your life the gift of this moment. JG Larochette shares catchy rhymes to help you stay present, stay calm and clear all day long.
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3. I’ll taste what comes.
Anyway, it’s all good and bad, the best and the low. During his week-long taste practice, founder editor Barry Boyce wrote: It’s an invitation to be with the moment when they come and taste them, regardless of their flavor.
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Research has shown that mindful walking in nature offers opportunities to stretch your legs, in addition to the benefits of stress and mood boosting. Dr. Chris Willard shares six ways to customize your next mindful walk:
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Christopher Willard June 20, 2023
