Here’s a link to a great introductory post by Thich Nhat Hanh about 5 steps towards being mindful.
1. Mindful breathing
2. Concentration
3. Awareness of the body
4. Releasing tension
5. Walking meditation
Here’s a link to a great introductory post by Thich Nhat Hanh about 5 steps towards being mindful.
1. Mindful breathing
2. Concentration
3. Awareness of the body
4. Releasing tension
5. Walking meditation
Thanks to Marion Nao for allowing us to share her poem which reflects so well on the challenges of social mindfulness.
The mindful self
I’m mindfully
Awakened to myself
Meaning and non-meaning
Cannot escape my depths of being
And so I identify
With non-identifying
What harm is there in that?
I’ve done so for many years
More, I believe, than you
I’m mindful
Which instils in me a kindness
By virtue of its proclamation
I’m mindful
If everyone were like me,
The world would be a better place
Yet, I cannot leave life to its own devices
I must act in accordance with my beliefs
Mindfully engaged,
I know right from wrong
My action makes amends for
The non-action of others
My judgement rectifies their wrongs
I must follow both my heart and head
To crusade my own morality
I’m mindful,
Don’t you see?
by Marion Nao