Now that we have focused on Being Present, it is time to build on developing mindfulness.
Step 2: Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the Science of Attention Training. It helps you to look at the patterns in your life and become less judgmental of yourself. The less judgmental of ourselves we become, the less judgmental we will be of others.
How to be Mindful through Meditation
- It is Practice/Training, this is not an experience. Set aside time in the day.
- Not about stopping your mind from wandering it will always wander RATHER it is about bringing your mind back to what is here and now.
- Not about relaxation or “feeling good”. It is about being in the moment and softening the reaction on how you feel, not being judgmental of yourself.
Practice the 4 R’s
There are various versions of this practice, I like how Tara Brach and Andrew Chapman breakout.
- Recognize – The moment you recognized your mind wandered.
- Relax - Allow yourself to be compassionate & kind to yourself.
- Return - Investigate why your mind wandered.
- Refocus - Nurture a new response.
In 2021 I started my meditation journey. At first, I thought Meditation Is Bullshit then after a month of practicing I realized Mediation Is Not Bullshit. Give it a try there is no downside!
Next step is Developing Self-Awareness.
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Sources/Helpful Sites:
Andrew Chapman - Wild Heart Meditation Center
Pema Chodron - How to Meditate
Apps: Insight Timer and Calm
