[February 3rd] How to Bring More Mindfulness into Your Life: “Notice any tendency to ‘be hard on yourself,’ or to feel frustrated or a failure. See this kind of judgment as just another kind of thinking, and gently return awareness to the breath.”
As I read the article, I tried to follow along with paying attention to my breath, although I had a very strong urge to start controlling my breathing. I tried to relax more and noticed that I’m actually quite tired (it’s amazing how the mind can fool the body into functioning when the body is in fact worn out). I noticed I was thirsty. I paid attention to the water I drank — the way it felt on my tongue, how it affected my breathing pattern, the sensation of the water flowing down to my stomach. My mind wandered as it usually does whenever I try to meditate. A very good read, and a very good reminder to stop mindless munching, mindless wandering, and mindlessness in general.
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“it’s amazing how the mind can fool the body into functioning when the body is in fact worn out” — Oh, how true this is! You’ve captured so perfectly how I’ve felt all week…I’m taking the time to be aware of these very things. Thanks for sharing =)