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?”
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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?”
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