Connect with the Rhythm
of your next 3 breaths
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“Being more present in my life is a tricky thing to describe. But one of the ways it really shows up is in my relationships with others. I’ve heard it said that attention is the most basic form of love. This certainly feels true when I’m really listening to our son telling me about his latest game of castles and dragons – rather than mentally doing the shopping list in my head. Or when I ask my husband how his day was, and actually listen to the answer. This is the beginning of mindful communication: when we really listen, and then speak from a place of better understanding. Everyone wants to feel valued and understood, and it’s gift I can give to others just by listening a little more deeply. The result is often more connection and less frustration all round.”
-Sheila Bayliss
Excerpt from post 10 Ways Mindfulness Has Made Me Happier
To read the rest of the post, here is the link: http://www.everyday-mindfulness.org/10-ways-mindfulness-has-made-me-happier/
Wishing you a mindful day
Lee
M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)
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