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Where do I start

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:40 pm
by Cavebear
New to this. Help please

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:56 pm
by FeeHutch
Hello Cavebear and welcome to the community :)
Is there any particular questions you have and how have you come to mindfulness?
There are lots of discussions on the boards about specific questions and mindfulness journeys which I hope will provide a helpful starting point.

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:01 pm
by Gareth
I recommend picking up 'Finding Peace In a Frantic World' by Mark Williams & Danny Penman and/or getting yourself booked on the 8-week mindfulness course somewhere. This is not an overnight solution to your problems, but if you practise diligently with patience and a kindness to yourself, then this can be truly life changing I assure you.

You will have about a billion questions as you are working through this; stick around the forum, and we'll do our best to help you.

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:09 pm
by JonW
Hi Cavebear.
Welcome to the community.
Please feel free to ask any questions that come up. We'll always do our best to help, whenever we can.
All best, Jon

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:13 am
by LucidMind
I would watch the youtube video of Jon Kabat-Zinn giving his talk at Google.

Here is the link: http://youtu.be/3nwwKbM_vJc

Great introduction to mindfulness for beginners (and everyone else too :D )

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:51 am
by Writingmoment
Hi, can someone post a link to the 8 week mindfulness course? It sounds like something I would be interested in. Thanks :mrgreen:

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:03 am
by JonW
Hi writingmoment.
This book will guide you through the 8-week course.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindfulness-pra ... k+williams
Best buy the paper (as opposed to ebook) version as it comes with a CD of guided meditations that are excellent.
Also, you'll find a support thread relating to the same course on this forum.
Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries.
All best wishes, Jon

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:23 pm
by Writingmoment
Thanks for responding so quickly Jon! I will definitely get the book, looks like it will help me on my journey :mrgreen:

Re: Where do I start

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:33 pm
by JonW
My pleasure.
For me and others on this forum that book was the perfect place to start.
Do let us know how you get along with it.
Maybe leave some comments on the 8-Week Course thread here.
All good things, Jon