Step out of auto-pilot mode
and into this present moment
with 3 mindful breaths
image by M. Lee Freedman
“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.”
-Ed Halliwell
excerpt from post The Power of Kindness
Wishing you many moments of
kindfulness, heartfulness and mindfulness
this evening
Lee
M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)
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