How Do I Work with Fear and Anxiety?

Practicing mindfulness with fear and anxiety is to bring nonjudgmental awareness to our experience in the present moment. That means paying attention to our fear and anxiety in a particular way, consistent with the mindfulness technique. We typically do two things with thoughts and emotions, or anything that arises in our consciousness: Hold on toContinue reading “How Do I Work with Fear and Anxiety?”

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?”

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?”