Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening right now. And the breath is always happening right now. The breath is always with us, anywhere we go. When we connect with breath, we connect with the present. The breath is a great teacher. It is already teaching us everything we need to know about mindfulnessContinue reading “Why Do We Focus on the Breath?”
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Why Does the Present Moment Matter?
Because the present is all that we really have. We don’t really have the future – it hasn’t arrived. We don’t really have the past – it’s already gone. Everything we need is in the present. For instance, the food and water that we need, we can only ingest them in the present moment, whenContinue reading “Why Does the Present Moment Matter?”
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment. Notice there are three components to the definition of mindfulness above: Present Awareness Nonjudgmental. It is being aware of the what is happening in the present moment, without judgment. It is a skill that can be developed and strengthened with practice and training. Our minds areContinue reading “What is Mindfulness?”
Why Practice Mindfulness?
Mindfulness meditation is a practice that trains our minds. Research on neuroplasticity (how the brain can change) shows that mindfulness meditation literally rewires our brains. Mindfulness meditation allows us to tap into a mind that is clear, open, compassionate, and flexible. Studies have shown that mindfulness meditation is associated with positive affect/experiences such as gratitude,Continue reading “Why Practice Mindfulness?”
How Do I Practice Mindfulness?
Pay attention to this present moment, on purpose, and without judgment. Mindfulness is the nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment. It is, at its core, a practice of attention training. We begin by placing our attention on our breath. Just following our breath as it flows in and out. Perhaps connecting with the cool sensationContinue reading “How Do I Practice Mindfulness?”
Mindfulness FAQ 