"Mindfulness is beyond any one tradition or faith.
It's a skill to integrate into your own life, just as it is."
HEADSPACE
Mindfulness refers to being awake and aware of passing moments, to make the most of each space in time, to be present in that particular moment, and to not be absent in our own lives. To be mindful increases the experience of life and decreases chaos, clutter, and wasted moments.
Think of a toddler sitting with a block in his or her hand. He holds it up in front of his eyes and stares at it. He twists his hand so he can see all sides of the block. He feels the weight in his hand as he absorbs shape, color, and speculation. He may put it in his mouth. Yes, he may fling the block across the room, but indeed, sometimes that is part of the experiment.
Mindfulness is a practiced skill. Like mastering yoga or being fluid in a second language, one needs to practice it intentionally until it becomes part of our nature. When life is on automatic pilot, we miss opportunities, knowledge, and peaceful moments. When we live in the moment, we gain insight, tenderness, connection and a deeper sense of living. Besides, it is free and can last a lifetime!
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