Meditation

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a simple practice of awareness. It brings us back from the noise in our heads to the life that is happening now.

Choose one ordinary moment.

You do not need special equipment or a perfect setting. Choose a cup of coffee, a shower, a walk or washing a plate. Notice what you can see, hear, feel, smell and taste. When the mind wanders, return without criticism.

A five-minute walking practice

Feel each foot meet the ground.
Notice the air and temperature on your skin.
Listen for the nearest sound, then the furthest.
Let thoughts pass without following each one.
Finish by taking one slow breath and looking around you.

Attention does not make problems disappear. It stops us from living every moment inside the story of those problems and gives the mind a short, necessary rest.

Original audio: Mindfulness Meditation 1

The Wix archive records an 8 minute 56 second guided meditation, but the audio file itself was not included in the PDF. It will be added when the original recording is available.