Everyday Mindfulness

Hi everyone. I’ve come out of a really crappy time where things often felt overwhelming. I’m trying to practice turning towards all thoughts and feelings that come, both in the day and in my sitting, rather than instantly pushing things away. I just wondered how others go about this. I sometimes can...

Actually, I do have a cue, when I am waiting, for example for a lift, to cross the street etc., I try to use that as a cue to see what’s happening with me. Also when I hear birds singing. Years ago I had problems with my shoulders and did physio for it and the physio told me to put post its or stick...

Nope. :D Find what works for you and do that. When what works for you changes, do that instead. I don’t mean that to sound glib, and also I have struggled with this in the past (‘but am I REALLY meditating if I...’) but I do think that you just need to do what works for you and be ok with it. A wise...

Hi yardenmodan, welcome! I agree with Jon and Peter - a week is the beginning! I’ve been sitting for years and still have a lot of things come up which feel very painful. It sounds like you might have had some traumatic experiences in the past. If so I think it would be good if you found a teacher o...

Hi Jabber, nice to meet you. I also find that mindfulness helps with my depression and anxiety in a more sustainable way than other things. Glad to hear your experiences.

JonW wrote:Welcome back, Monkey!

Thanks!

hello. i have been struggling with my depression for 20 years. this year my mom was diagnosed with early stage alzheimer's / mild dementia. mindfulness brought back hope!!! please stop by and say hello ;) Sorry, I also meant to say that I’m sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis. That must be hard.

hello. i have been struggling with my depression for 20 years. this year my mom was diagnosed with early stage alzheimer's / mild dementia. mindfulness brought back hope!!! please stop by and say hello ;) Hi andree, nice to meet you. I’m glad you’ve found that mindfulness is helpful. I also have pe...

JonW wrote:Yes. Absolutely.

That’s funny, I came back here today for the first time for ages and thought this thread looked interesting and realised it was mine, and also that there had been recent posts!

Yes, absolutely. I have a regular cycle of managing to feel grounded and present and able to roll with what's happening for a few days and then getting very caught up in plans for the future, frustration and impatience, desire to change myself, feeling negative about myself for not already getting w...