Practicing mindfulness brings awareness to the present moment from "summary" of The Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation by Arinna Weisman,Jean Smith
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to each moment as it arises, without judgment or attachment. It involves being fully present in whatever we are doing, whether it's eating, walking, or even just breathing. By cultivating mindfulness, we can become more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and sensations in the present moment. When we practice mindfulness, we are training our minds to focus on what is happening right now, rather than getting caught up in regrets about the past or worries about the future. This can help us to let go of unhelpful thoughts and feelings, and to experience a greater sense of peace and contentment in our lives. One of the...
Similar Posts
Discover the beauty within
The beauty that is within you is not something that you have to seek outside. It is not something that you have to find in the ...
Learning from failures strengthens resolve
At first glance, failure seems like a discouraging dead end. It's a stop sign, a red light, a roadblock. Who wants to fail? Nob...
Honoring the self
Honoring the self is a crucial concept in our spiritual journey. It begins with self-awareness - the ability to see ourselves c...
Seek support when needed
When times get tough, it can be hard to ask for help. You might feel like you need to tough it out on your own. After all, soci...
It allows you to better manage difficult emotions
When we talk about managing difficult emotions, we are referring to those moments when we feel overwhelmed by feelings such as ...
Forgiveness is a powerful way to let go of suffering
Forgiveness is a powerful way to let go of suffering. When we hold onto anger, resentment, or a desire for revenge, we are only...
Set realistic goals
Setting realistic goals is an important aspect of cognitive-behavioral therapy. When we talk about setting goals, we don’t mean...
Be in the here and now
The concept of being in the here and now is not something that can be understood intellectually. It is not a theory to be studi...
Letting go of past hurts frees the mind
When we hold on to past hurts, we allow them to linger in our minds, creating a heavy burden that weighs us down. These hurts c...
Selflessness is the path to true joy
Selflessness lies at the heart of the path to true joy, a concept that may seem paradoxical at first. It is a notion that chall...