I'm so happy you exist.

Post here if you are just starting out with your mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is a really difficult concept to get your head around at first, and it might be that you would benefit from some help from others.
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KarenL
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Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jun 2016

Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:19 pm  

Hello,

I'm Karen and I am truly am happy I found this place where I can come to find peace and calm. I've been looking for you all my life.

I have meditated on and off since I was a teenager but it seems just when I get grounded and feel good about my life I forget where that came from , get busy and stop meditating. Sometimes it takes me years to remember and begin again.

It's great to know there's a place I can go, ask questions or seek solace.

As I begin again I look forward to the many helpful posts by humans for humans.

My goal now is to stay in the moment and listen to the birds sing their morning songs. I have a chronic illness which has forced me to slow down. I have been fighting it to no avail and decided since that wasn't working maybe I should try something else. (That only took 10 years... :roll: )

Because of my monkey mind I am starting back up with guided meditation as it seems to be the only way to focus right now.

I just want to thank you for creating a place where I can be reminded that being human is being human.

Thanks again,
KarenL
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Happyogababe
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Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2008

Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:51 pm  

Hello Karen,

A very warm welcome, this is a lovely forum and you'll get great support and help.

I have been forced to slow right down too, by chronic illness. The little things in life that I didn't tend to notice have now become real treats.

It's nice to have you here. :)
'You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf' Jon Kabat Zinn
JonW
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Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:59 pm  

Hello KarenL,
A very warm welcome to you.
As Happyogababe says, this is a very friendly, welcoming site so please feel free to make yourself at home here. We're always happy to help or advise in whatever way we can.
All good things,
Jon
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Gareth
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Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:06 pm  

Hi, Karen.

I too have a chronic illness, so you'll find plenty of people here in your boat.

Your post has made me smile, for it is the exact reason that I set up this forum.

“When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready... The teacher will Disappear.” ~ Lao Tzu
KarenL
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Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jun 2016

Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:14 pm  

Well, Gareth, I guess the student is ready because you all have appeared.
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Peter
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Practice Mindfulness Since: 19 Aug 2013
Location: The Netherlands

Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:22 pm  

Thanks for your positive opening post, Karen.
Good luck!
Peter
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