Thursday
Sep302010
Every Moment
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 04:36PM
By Emily Polak, Ph.D.
I have been a student of mindfulness in one form or another for about 10 years. In that time, one thing I have learned is that the opportunity to practice mindfulness is present in every moment of every day.
Eating a meal? Be present as you take each bite, make an effort to taste every flavor.
Taking a shower? Feel the water on your skin, notice any sensations that arise.
Waiting for the bus? Breathe and observe your experience.
And so it goes with writing for a blog. Here I am right now, breathing and writing. I think (or perhaps, my mind thinks), “Is this interesting? Useful? Maybe even insightful?” I recognize the urge to judge what I have written. I notice this and return to my breath.
What are some activities in your everyday life in which you attempt to be mindful? Can you think of one new activity to which you can apply mindfulness today?
I have been a student of mindfulness in one form or another for about 10 years. In that time, one thing I have learned is that the opportunity to practice mindfulness is present in every moment of every day.
Eating a meal? Be present as you take each bite, make an effort to taste every flavor.
Taking a shower? Feel the water on your skin, notice any sensations that arise.
Waiting for the bus? Breathe and observe your experience.
And so it goes with writing for a blog. Here I am right now, breathing and writing. I think (or perhaps, my mind thinks), “Is this interesting? Useful? Maybe even insightful?” I recognize the urge to judge what I have written. I notice this and return to my breath.
What are some activities in your everyday life in which you attempt to be mindful? Can you think of one new activity to which you can apply mindfulness today?
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