by Janice Falls
I want to tell you something.
This morning is bright after all the steady rain, and every iris,
peony, rose, opens its mouth, rejoicing.
I want to say, wake up, open your eyes, … Read More >>
Because mindfulness is normal; it is not something special, limited to Buddhists, mystics, academics or psychologists. This is a simple process that any human being can undertake. Mindfulness is not always an easy thing to do, particularly if you have never experienced anything like this before or if you are going through intense pain or strong emotions. But the techniques required to cultivate greater mindfulness are incredibly simple and are available to any human being free of charge. As time progresses, mindfulness becomes easier and easier to develop and being in the present moment becomes as much of a habit as our normal state of distractedness.
There are many ways in which you can practice mindfulness. After all, there are many ways in which you can anchor yourself to any given moment.
Many people practice mindfulness of breathing, because the breath is always here and always in the present moment. The breath is a wonderful anchor, and it can really get you in touch with your own body and what is going on there, but there are other ways ways to practice mindfulness too. Come along to our forum and join people that are undergoing the 8-week course or chat generally around the subject of mindfulness.
• A general feeling of well being
• Better sleeping
• A greater connection with the body
• An improved relationship with pain
• A reduction in levels of stress and anxiety
• Improved personal relationships
• A greater acceptance of troublesome thoughts and emotions
• Improvements to memory, concentration and cognitive ability
• Increased productivity
• Increased creativity
Because mindfulness requires a commitment to regular practice. If there is no commitment, then the mind can easily be drawn back into it’s old ways. Modern life holds so many distractions and it bombards us with so much information that it can lead the mind astray easily.
Jon Kabat-Zinn, who pioneered secular mindfulness says the following:
“Making a time for formal practice every day is like feeding yourself every day. It is that important.”
The aim of Everyday Mindfulness is simply to promote mindfulness
Mindfulness is free, simple and has the potential to be life changing. Mindfulness is a little alien at first for someone who has never tried this type of thing, there is also a tendency for some people to view it as something mystical or a bit weird. Here at Everyday Mindfulness we are trying to break down these barriers as much as we can.
by Janice Falls
I want to tell you something.
This morning is bright after all the steady rain, and every iris,
peony, rose, opens its mouth, rejoicing.
I want to say, wake up, open your eyes, … Read More >>
by Nikolina Eisinger
It’s getting harder and harder to pump the breaks of our busy lives. Silence is hard to find these days. We are constantly over-stimulated and/or distracted. In almost any given second, … Read More >>
by Doro Bush Koch & Tricia Reilly Koch
This year many of us won’t be traveling home for the holidays. We won’t be rushing off to parties to celebrate the passing of another year with our friends. We’ll find … Read More >>
by Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles
“There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head." ~ Anthony De Mello
Covid-19.
That name alone sends shivers down … Read More >>
by Anshul Kamath
A little over 4 years ago, I decided to take one of the biggest decisions of my life. I quit my job in London working in Finance for one of the world’s largest energy companies and moved back to … Read More >>
by Joe Gilmore
While it can be cathartic, substance abuse treatment and therapy can be a difficult thing to confront. It is something that requires a long, honest look at yourself and your situation which … Read More >>
by Utku Ucay
8pm. It is one of these freezing Montreal nights. The cold wind blowing in my face makes me shiver. I just left the café in tears and now I am asking myself a question that I have never asked … Read More >>
Join Everyday Mindfulness every Monday and Friday @ 6pm (London time) for group meditation on Zoom.
An hour of mindfulness meditation and gentle inquiry, led by qualified teacher Jon Wilde.
Suitable for beginners … Read More >>
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