Bringing Mindfulness to Life
It’s easy to get swept into a “busy, busy” mindset and lose touch with the present moment. When the pace begins to take a toll, Lily Tomlin has wise words for us: “For fast acting relief, try slowing down.” It is very possible to create a slower, more mindful approach to life by building basic practices into your day. Here are a few simple ideas to get you started…
Mindfulness helps us be more attentive to how our thoughts can disconnect us from our present moment reality. Only when we are aware of our thoughts can we choose to let them go. As we recognize they are simply transient electrical impulses in our brain and not our actual experience, they lose their power over us. When you find yourself pushed and pulled by thoughts, recall what we teach in SHINE…
In our fast-paced lives it is common to be on autopilot and not fully present to what we are saying or doing. When we use the “STOP” Key to Mindfulness, each letter helps us create a meaningful pause – a breathing space – before acting. STOP allows us to respond, rather than react to what is happening.
