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What you need to know before practicing
- Its free: Practicing mindfulness is free, you don't need anything for it.
- There is no way to quiet your mind: It is not the goal to quiet your mind, all your're tying to do is paying attention to the present moment without judgement.
- your mind will wander: As you practice paying attention to what's going on in your body and mind at the present moment, you'll notice that many thoughts will arise.
- Your judgy brain will try to take over: Judgement is the second part of the puzzle.
- It's all about returning your attention back to the breath: Our minds are wired to get carried away in thoughts.
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Definition mindfulness
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us.
Mindfulness is the quality that every human being already posseses, it is not something you can conj...
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How to practice mindfulness
- Take a seat: Find a place where you can sit quiet and comfortable.
- Set a time limit: Set a timer to guide you for how long you will be mindful.
- Notice your body: Sit however you want, be sure you can be in that position long....
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Things to Consider Before You Start
1. You do not need to buy anything. You can practice mindfulness anywhere that is comfortable for you.
2. The goal is not to quiet your mind. Your brain is the most active thing in your body, it can not be quiet.
3. Your mind will wander. It is natural for our brains to wander and t...
Psychology & Philosophy of Mindfulness
In psychology, mindfulness has 2 components -
- Attention - moment to moment experience. Paying attention to the thoughts, feelings, sensations in the present moment.
- Attitude - Paying attention to these with an open attitude... ...
Mindfulness meditation
It typically refers to a practice for training your attention. It is an awareness that comes through paying attention in the moment, but non-judgmentally.
It involves sitting down with closed eyes and focussing on feeling your breath go in and out. When your attention starts to wande...
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