<ul><li>The Tao Te Ching, written in China around 600 BC, first articulated the idea of wu wei. ”Do that which consists in taking no action and order will prevail,” the book 📒explains.</li><li> The idea is that we should stop trying to force action and get comfortable 😌doing less. </li><li>Then, when we do move, our actions are natural, energetic, and accomplish the desired results.⚡</li></ul>

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<ul><li>The Tao Te Ching recommends cultivating non-action by observing the natural world. 💫</li><li>The skies don’t always storm; nor are birds always in flight. Stillness preserves us for action when necessary. </li></ul>

Stillness Is An Action Too.🧘

<ul><li>The Taoist storyteller Chuang Tzu explains the idea further around 350 BC: “From the sage’s emptiness, stillness arises; From stillness, action. From action, attainment.”⏲️</li><li> Wu wei is also an essential element of the influential strategy guide The Art of War.</li></ul>

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The idea of wu Wei helps in avoiding messy circumstances and approach work with focus and energy .

Learn to conserve energy so that you can expend it when the moment is right.

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An ancient Chinese principle can help you get comfortable with doing less—and make you happier, too

“Resign yourself to the lifelong sadness that comes from never ­being satisfied,” Zadie Smith counseled in her Ten Rules Of Writing. But how does one befriend this perennial dissatisfaction while continuing to unlock, to borrow Julia Cameron’s potent phrase, the “spiritual electricity” of creative flow?

Crushing Disappointment And Soaring Creativity 

In 1943, De Mille was hired to choreograph the musical Oklahoma! , which became an overnight sensation and ran for a record-setting 2,212 performances. Feeling that critics and the public had long ignored work into which she had poured her heart and soul, De Mille found herself dispirited by the sense that something she considered “only fairly good” was suddenly hailed as a “flamboyant success.”

Why (Not) This One? Why (Not) Now? Why Bother?

Shortly after the premiere, De Mille met legendary choreographer Martha Graham “in a Schrafft’s restaurant over a soda” for a conversation that put her gnawing grievance into perspective and offered what De Mille considered the greatest thing ever said to her. She recounts Graham’s at once remarkably grounding and remarkably elevating answer in the 1991 biography “Martha: The Life and Work of Martha Graham.”

The At Once Grounding And Elevating Answer

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it.”

“Because It Will Be Lost.”

“It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open.”

“Your Business Is To Keep The Channel Open.”

To the creative spirit, there is “no satisfaction whatever at any time […] There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”

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Martha Graham On What Feeds The Life-force Of Creativity

Nature is always changing, evolving, letting go, surrendering, adapting, dying—revealing to us how it is to be alive. These are beautiful lessons. If we are present in our lives, we can awaken to our own true nature and experience being more fully alive. Think of a time recently when you were touched by an experience of being with nature. Maybe you noticed the bud on a flower just about ready to burst into bloom, or the stillness and solidity of a tree you stood next to, or the gentle flow of water.

"The Nature Fix"

As you connect to and learn to become fully present to these experiences, you can begin to feel that you, too, can experience a sense of innate well-being. The potential to bloom and open, the solidity and fluidity you perceive in nature are all present within, for you to connect with and experience. By calling these qualities to our attention, nature supports our intention to be present. It allures our attention and invites us to be with this moment as it is.

A Sense of Well-Being

The heart of mindfulness practice is establishing a clear and kind relationship with what is here in this moment, skillfully responding to and engaging with life. Traditional mindfulness practice is intended to support the development of awareness through specific meditations that emphasize cultivating awareness of the breath, the senses, the body, mind, and heart, and openness to all things. Students are often encouraged to explore these practices indoors, in a group setting.

Awareness

For some people (especially those who have experienced trauma), this learning format can be challenging, requiring more effort and giving rise to feelings of being stuck or unsafe. Practicing mindfulness in the support and community of nature can alleviate some of these difficulties. Practicing mindfulness in nature also allows us to practice mindfulness with nature. Learning to experience awareness of the breath, the senses, the body, the mind, and the heart in a natural setting gives us greater access to our inner experiences.

Inner Experiences

We are likely to feel more naturally present and curious about our inner landscape when we are supported by a natural landscape. Nature herself provides the container for a mindfulness practice that reduces the need to try or “do” and instead helps us to sense and receive what is arising and present within and around us. (I refer to nature as feminine because I experience her as a divine presence. You may choose to replace nature with another word or concept that resonates with you.)

Natural Landscape

We know that being in nature can slow the heart rate, reduce levels of stress hormones, and help our brains to orient to calm and natural alertness, all of which are conducive to the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness practice can be both formal and informal. For formal practice, you designate a specific period of time to meditate, during which you may sit, move, walk, stand still, or lie down to focus your attention in a particular way.

Formal & Informal Practice

To develop your informal practice of mindfulness, you bring mindful awareness to activities throughout the day, such as eating, drinking, showering, dressing, cooking, talking, driving, texting, and sending email. Nature supports both formal and informal mindfulness. Beautiful outdoor settings can help us sustain and extend a formal mindfulness practice. Nature also draws us in with its colors, textures, and scents: We tend to be more present in an activity when we can feel the texture of leaves, smell the flowers, and appreciate the fine details as well as the vastness of nature.

Vasteness of Nature

Awareness of nature supports our informal practice of mindfulness, teaching us to be present in our day-to-day lives. Mindfulness in nature gives us the opportunity to awaken to what is within us as well as around us, to heal and live skillfully. By practicing mindfulness in nature, we begin to feel more fully alive and embodied—at home in the body. Many of us also often intrinsically feel at home in nature, and this sense of ease can help us learn to be present in all aspects of our life.

At Home in Nature

As this sense of embodiment grows, we develop an increased ability to be kindly present to all that is arising in our inner landscape—in our sensations, body, mind, and heart—as well as in the external landscape, responding to what is happening as it unfolds. Mindfulness in nature gives us the opportunity to awaken to what is within us as well as around us, to heal and live skillfully. If you have a history of unhealed trauma, it can affect your physical, emotional  and relational experiences. Feelings of being disembodied and disconnected may impede your ability to make wise decisions.

Our Inner Landscape

By practicing mindfulness in nature, you awaken your inner sense of safety, well-being, and connection. You can learn to step out of patterns of reactivity and into patterns of healing, wholeness, and healthy living.6 Ways Nature Boosts Our Mental and Emotional Health The average American spent 4.2 hours per day using mobile devices alone, plus another three hours per day watching TV, according to data collected between 2019 and 2021. Meanwhile, as of 2019, nearly half of the US population didn’t take part in outdoor activities even once that year.

Practicing Mindfulness

This disengagement from the natural world is associated with increased rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, among other problems. At the same time, interest is growing in the ways nature can restore our health and well-being. Research has shown that nature can improve vision, memory, and concentration; restore mental energy; relieve stress; reduce inflammation; sharpen thinking; and expand creativity. Returning to nature can help us experience ourselves and others more deeply and enjoy renewed feelings of health and wholeness.

Returning to Nature

Florence Williams, in her book The Nature Fix, reports the following findings from research into the benefits of nature for humans:After five minutes in a forest surrounded by trees, the heart rate slows, facial muscles relax, and the prefrontal cortex quiets.Water and birdsong improve mood and alertness.

Spending 15 minutes in nature can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.Spending time in natural landscapes increases alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with calm and alertness.Spending an hour and a half in nature reduces rumination and helps us to be less preoccupied with problems.Spending two hours (120 minutes) per week in nature can make us happier and boost overall health and well-being.

Benefits for Humans

Being in nature releases us from needing to “try” or “do,” so that we can feel more connected to the world around us.

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What Happens When We Reconnect With Nature - Mindful

After two years of the pandemic, employees feel more burned out and stressed. Most people have been working remotely, feeling isolated and uncertain of the future. This has taken its toll on our mental health, resulting in a record number of employees quitting their jobs. In the face of the great resignation, the question is how to get employees to stay. Marilyn Suttle, wellbeing author, speaker, and coach, explains wellbeing practices in and outside the workplace and how to equip employees to deal with stressful situations.

Wellbeing in and outside the workplace

Wellbeing is a sense of ease, peace of mind and even happiness. When your employees lack that sense of wellbeing, it affects their productivity, teamwork, and customer interactions. Career wellbeing depends on creating a sense of social support in the workplace where you can gain skills and practice. As a leader, it’s your job to create a stimulating atmosphere where employees feel appreciated and have room to make mistakes and grow.

Employee wellbeing

<ul><li>Physical wellbeing. Physical wellbeing should be encouraged in the workplace. How are people sitting at their computers? How would someone look if their body was in a state of wellbeing?</li><li>Career wellbeing. People want to be appreciated for good work and want to know there's room for growth. Leaders can focus on mistakes or see them as tuition towards education and accelerated learning.</li><li>Emotional wellbeing. Employers should create an environment where stress isn’t seen as a threat but as a challenge.</li></ul>

Pillars of employee wellbeing 

Breathing slowly and counting to 10 triggers a relaxation response in your nervous system, helping you calm down when stressed. When you count, it reactivates your logic centres. The best way to be fully present is to savour the moment. Take a minute to enjoy the good things, even if it’s just a warm cup of coffee or taking a walk.

Breathing can help restore wellbeing

In a stressful situation, we tend to be more focused on the story we tell ourselves than the facts and exaggerate the action we should take. When you say, "This is the worst day ever," is it true? When you're in a stressful situation and can't think of what to do, asking yourself: “Is it really as bad as I think it is?” can help you challenge overwhelming feelings and see things more clearly.

Challenge your story

Many companies are taking employee wellbeing seriously. They are putting initiatives together and changing their culture to include that.  The problem is that work and life are integrated and it's never going back. To thrive in a hybrid situation, we need to embrace how to create a culture of wellbeing.

The future of employee wellbeing

In our recently published Customer Support Trends Report for 2022 a significant 64% of support leaders say their team have felt “burned out” in the past 12 months. Companies that focus on their wellbeing will be the ones to thrive. That's why this week on Inside Intercom we spoke to wellbeing coach Marilyn Suttle about wellbeing practices in and outside the workplace and how to restore good feelings after dealing with stressful situations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Wellbeing coach Marilyn Suttle on curbing burnout and attrition

He, who abandons the things he loves, loses the meaning of his life. That is why, even after having finished your "official" work life, it is essential to continue doing things of value, bringing beauty or usefulness to others, helping and shaping our little world.

Always stay active, never retire.

Also, in food for long life, "less is more." According to the 80% law, to preserve health for a long time, instead of cramming, eat a little less of the hunger we have.

Do not eat until full. 

When water moves and flows fresh, it doesn't stagnate. Similarly, your vehicle for life needs a little daily maintenance so it can last for many years. Besides, exercise secretes the hormones of happiness.

Get fit for your next Birthday.

Although most human beings live in cities, it makes us merge with nature. We need to regularly return to it to charge the batteries of the soul.

Reconnect with Nature 

They are the best medicine to dissolve concerns with pleasant talk, telling and listening to stories that lighten the existence, asking for advice, having fun together, sharing, and dream; In other words, Living.

Surround yourself with wonderful friends.

The rush is inversely proportional to the quality of life. As a proverb says:
"Walking slow gets you far." When we leave the urgencies behind, time and life gain a new meaning.

Take it easy

Within you, there is a passion, a unique talent that gives meaning to your days and pushes you to give your best until the end. If you haven't found your Ikigai,Keep searching until you do.

Los Angeles Times bestseller • More than 1.5 million copies sold “If hygge is the art of doing nothing, ikigai is the art of doing something—and doing it with supreme focus and joy.” —New York Post Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy)—the happiness of always being busy—as revealed by the daily habits of the world’s longest-living people. *And from the same authors, don’t miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie—about making the most of every moment in your life.* * * * What’s your ikigai? “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

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Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

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Ikigai

Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power When it comes to power, outshining the master is perhaps the worst mistake of all.

1: Never outshine the master

The key to power is the ability to judge who is best able to further your interests in all situations. Keep friends for friendship, but work with the skilled and competent.

2: Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies

Hide your intentions not by closing up but by talking endlessly about your desires and goals— just not your real ones.

3: Conceal Your Intentions

Power cannot accrue to those who squander their treasure of words. Once the words are out, you cannot take them back. Keep them under control.

4: Always say less than necessary

Learn to destroy your enemies by opening holes in their own reputations. Then stand aside and let public opinion hang them.

5: So much depends on reputation, guard it with your life

Surround your name with the sensational and the scandalous.Better to be slandered and attacked than ignored.

6: Court attention at all costs

For negotiations or meetings, it is always wise to lure others into your territory, or the territory of your choice. You have your bearings, While they see nothing familiar and are subtly placed on the defensive.

7: Make other people come to you, use bait if necessary

When you suspect you are in the presence of an infector, don’t argue, don’t try to help, don’t pass the person on to your friends, or you will become enmeshed. Flee the infector’s presence or suffer the consequences.

8: Infection: Avoid the unhappy or the unlucky

The more you are seen and heard from, the more common you appear.You must learn when to leave. Create value through scarcity.

9: Use absence to increase strength and honor

Remember: You have only so much energy and so much time. Every moment wasted on the affairs of others subtracts from your strength.

10:  Do not commit to anyone, but be courted by all.

10 Powerful Lessons From the Book “The 48 Laws of Power”

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.

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Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum.   Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.

Robert Greene is an American author of books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written six international bestsellers, including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature.

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The fixed mindset says: “I can’t do it”. The growth mindset says: “I can’t do it yet”.

Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better? Why hide deficiencies instead of overcoming them?

People in a growth mindset don’t just seek challenges, they thrive on them.

The growth mindset does allow people to love what they’re doing—and to continue to love it in the face of difficulties.

The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset.

The fixed mindset makes you concerned with how you’ll be judged; the growth mindset makes you concerned with improving.

Becoming is better than being. The fixed mindset does not allow people the luxury of becoming. They have to already be

People with the growth mindset, however, believe something very different. For them, even geniuses have to work hard for their achievements

hose with the growth mindset found setbacks motivating. They’re informative. They’re a wake-up call.

Believing that your qualities are carved in stone—the fixed mindset—creates an urgency to prove yourself over and over.

10 Deep Insights From the Book “Mindset”

World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals-personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area.

World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals-personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area.

Carol Dweck is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Carol Dweck has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Carol Dweck's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Mindset - Updated Edition

Well, We read books because it is very good for our brains. But, Do we know that if we read books too much, our brain would really hurt and that happened to me! If you are to obsessed with a book, Then read another book! I was obsessed with a book called Demon Dentist by David Williams! Look on the right!

Why Do You Read Books?

Well, You might Ben thinking: Why is this guy writing this article? Well, I am because for you just to understand why it is bad To Read Too many Books.Well, first of all, Why would you? You might be playing your video games all day long, But people think it isn’t good to play video games all day long, which is true. But  people Read too much, and I want too put a stop to that. Well, what Happens is when you Read too many Books, you might think that you might get crazy, but that is wrong. You will need a break. You would get too frustrated. Done!

What Happens If you Read too many books?

Well, parents nowadays say it is bad to go on the screen too much, because  your Eyesight is going to get bad, and you will need glasses. But that maybe true, But if you only do it sometimes, then it is alright. But if you do it Too much, then it isn’t Really Bad. Done! So make sure you are not on the screen Too much.

What Will happen if You go on the screen too much?

Darkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find ... a dead slug ; a live spider ; hundreds of earwigs. Evil was at work, but who or what was behind it?

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Demon Dentist

We all have a natural quality called mindfulness. It’s available to us in every moment if we take the time to appreciate it. Practicing mindfulness is practicing the art of creating space for ourselves—space to think, space to breathe, space between ourselves and our reactions.

What Is Mindfulness 

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What You Need To Know Before Practicing Mindfulness 

While mindfulness might seem simple, it’s not necessarily all that easy. You have to make time every day to just keep doing it. Here are short steps to practice mindfulness

How Do You Practice Mindfulness

Find a place to sit where you can feel calm with no distractions.

Take A Seat

If you’re just beginning, it can help to choose a short time, such as 5 or 10 minutes.

Set a time limit.  

You can sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, you can sit loosely cross-legged, in lotus posture, you can kneel—all are fine. Just make sure you are stable and in a position you can stay in for a while.

Notice Your Body

Follow the sensation of your breath as it goes out and as it goes in.

Feel Your Breath 

Inevitably, your attention will leave the sensations of the breath and wander to other places. When you get around to noticing this—in a few seconds, a minute, five minutes—simply return your attention to the breath.

Notice When Your Mind Has Wandered

Don’t judge yourself or obsess over the content of the thoughts you find yourself lost in. Just come back.

Be Kind To Your Wandering Mind

Becoming more aware of where you are and what you’re doing, without becoming overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you.

How to Practice Mindfulness - Mindful

What is a mind? Defining the concept is a surprisingly slippery task. The mind is the seat of consciousness, the essence of your being. Without a mind, you cannot be considered meaningfully alive. So what exactly, and where precisely, is it?Traditionally, scientists have tried to define the mind as the product of brain activity: The brain is the physical substance, and the mind is the conscious product of those firing neurons, according to the classic argument. But growing evidence shows that the mind goes far beyond the physical workings of your brain.

The Mind Defies Defining

A key component of the mind is the emergent self-organizing process, both embodied and relational, that regulates energy and information flow within and among us.The most immediately shocking element of this definition is that our mind extends beyond our physical selves.Our mind is not simply our perception of experiences, but those experiences themselves. It’s impossible to completely disentangle our subjective view of the world from our interactions.

What Scientists Say

The original idea for defining the mind in a new way came from mathematics. The mind meets the mathematical definition of a complex system in that it’s open (can influence things outside itself), chaos capable (which simply means it’s roughly randomly distributed), and non-linear (which means a small input leads to large and difficult to predict result).

The Mind Is Like Math

Even perceiving our mind as simply a product of our brain, rather than relations, can make us feel more isolated. And to appreciate the benefits of interrelations, you simply have to open your mind.

The Mind Encompasses Your Body and Surroundings

The mind isn't just confined in y our head.

"Your thoughts, feelings, memories, attention, what you experience in this subjective world is part of mind.”

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Scientists say your “mind” isn’t confined to your brain, or even your body

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