Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a way of concentrating on the here and now, thereby becoming more aware of how the here and now is affecting you. It doesn't aim directly at the dispersal of stresses and strains. In fact, it is very hard to develop the concentration necessary to follow your breath, even for a few seconds. What you see is your mind racing from this memory to that moment. But that's the trick: to observe, and to learn to change the way you relate to the inner maelstrom.

Mindfulness eases the habit of clinging to things, even big things like life itself. When the clinging ceases, the suffering ceases too. Research into the benefits of mindfulness seems to support its claims.

1.    Why do we hold on to a previously bad experience as we know its existence is stopping us from moving forwards?

2.    Why are we unkind to ourselves?

3.    Why do we listen to that annoying little ego that sits in your mind and demands your attention?

4.    Why are we always looking to blame someone or something for our problems, so we can deflect the responsibility of the outcomes?

5.    Why do we cling to obstacles of the past to prevent the speed of change?

6.    Why are we so reluctant to share the gifts we have with others?

7.    Why do have the growing fear of being humiliated?

We all need friends that see life in a different way, call them a mother a father a sister or even a mentor. We all need that someone.