Nonjudgmental awareness is seeing reality without filters. It means connecting with our experience in an unfiltered way. Most of us have used or worked with filters in daily life. Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of filters: Those that distort/change the original content (e.g., camera filters) Those that let some things through but not othersContinue reading “What is Nonjudgmental Awareness?”
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Why is Meditation Posture Important?
Posture supports the activity we are engaging in. Everything we do involves posture. Whether we are playing sports (tennis, golf) or performing a musical instrument (guitar, cello), posture is an important part of our engagement in the activity. Even everyday activities such as washing dishes or gardening involve posture. In mindfulness meditation, posture helps usContinue reading “Why is Meditation Posture Important?”
How Do I Develop Mindfulness Skills?
The mindfulness technique works. If you do the technique correctly and consistently, you will get the result. Mindfulness is simply paying attention to the present moment. It is a skill we can learn and strengthen. Repetition, or training, is an important part of the process. In order to grow in mindfulness practice, it is importantContinue reading “How Do I Develop Mindfulness Skills?”
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?”
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