Step out of auto-pilot mode
and into this present moment
with 3 mindful breaths
Here is a definition of mindfulness offered by Ed Halliwell that resonates with me: Mindfulness is “the awareness and approach to life that arises from paying attention on purpose, fully present, with curiosity and compassion."
Here is an excerpt from his post The Power of Kindness (and One Surefire Way to Know If You "Get" Mindfulness)
“Mindfulness is just not neutral noticing. There are a clear set of attitudes which underpin the practice, and compassion may be the most important. Mindfulness just isn’t mindfulness without kindfulness. From the very first time we’re invited to come back to attention, we’re reminded to do this gently. Without this emphasis on friendliness, we set ourselves up for an internal battle, making struggle and stress as we try to force focus. Many people do get frustrated when they notice attention wandering, and it’s a key learning when they realize this noticing itself is mindfulness, and that it brings a chance to express care, understanding, patience, and love.”
If you have the time and the interest in reading the full post, here is the link
image by M. Lee Freedman
Wishing you many moments of kindfulness, heartfulness and mindfulness today
Lee
M. Lee Freedman
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