Too busy to pause? Try this . . .

Carving out time to practice the very thing that will help us to slow down can be a frustrating conundrum when racing from job demands to appointments to family responsibilities. However, there are countless ways to practice mindfulness on-the-go. By bringing full awareness of your experience into any moment of your day, you’ll be better able to access peace, kindness and compassion.

Mindfulness in the Rush of 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…