In today’s society one trait that most are lacking is being aware of the present moment and taking time to acknowledge it, also known as mindfulness. Everyone is focused on the future, whether it is near or distant. It is rare that someone takes the time to actually enjoy what is happening right in front of them. Clarity is something that people often ask for, what they don’t understand is that they are able to provide themselves with the clarity that they need if they take a moment for themselves. Often, this can be achieved through the practice of meditation. If you are always caught up in the future, you will never be able to find time to be at peace. Mindfulness is essential to everyday life because it allows for clarity, peace, happiness,
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What many do not understand is that “Mindfulness can be nurtured in you by many different means.” (117). You are in control of your life and you can easily choose to live a life of mindfulness. This can be achieved in a number of ways, you can let the phone ring a few times before you answer it, this gives you a moment to focus on your breath. By doing this you are able to take a minute before you return to your “true self”. You can take more time throughout your day to go outside of yourself and focus on your surroundings. The Sun My Heart gives a few examples of how you can remind yourself to return to mindfulness, you can pick up a leaf on the ground and tape it to your mirror and “every morning when you see it, the leaf will remind you to smile and return to mindfulness.” (117). A task as simple as placing a leaf on your mirror is now a constant reminder to be mindful. Being fully present in the moment and practicing mindfulness allows you to become aware. No matter what you are doing you should be aware of yourself and your breathing, you cannot let what you are doing or watching completely consume you. When you are aware you are able to avoid most dangers. “The sights and sounds of the world are not your enemies. Your enemy is forgetfulness, the absence of mindfulness.” (41). When people think of their enemies they never think of forgetfulness, but being forgetful means that you are not being mindful. If you were being mindful then you would be in the moment and not thinking about what needs to be done in the future. When you are being mindful you are giving your current situation all of your attention and therefore you should not be forgetful. People know that mindfulness is important in their life but what they do not fully understand is that it truly is essential if you are looking for clarity and
What many do not understand is that “Mindfulness can be nurtured in you by many different means.” (117). You are in control of your life and you can easily choose to live a life of mindfulness. This can be achieved in a number of ways, you can let the phone ring a few times before you answer it, this gives you a moment to focus on your breath. By doing this you are able to take a minute before you return to your “true self”. You can take more time throughout your day to go outside of yourself and focus on your surroundings. The Sun My Heart gives a few examples of how you can remind yourself to return to mindfulness, you can pick up a leaf on the ground and tape it to your mirror and “every morning when you see it, the leaf will remind you to smile and return to mindfulness.” (117). A task as simple as placing a leaf on your mirror is now a constant reminder to be mindful. Being fully present in the moment and practicing mindfulness allows you to become aware. No matter what you are doing you should be aware of yourself and your breathing, you cannot let what you are doing or watching completely consume you. When you are aware you are able to avoid most dangers. “The sights and sounds of the world are not your enemies. Your enemy is forgetfulness, the absence of mindfulness.” (41). When people think of their enemies they never think of forgetfulness, but being forgetful means that you are not being mindful. If you were being mindful then you would be in the moment and not thinking about what needs to be done in the future. When you are being mindful you are giving your current situation all of your attention and therefore you should not be forgetful. People know that mindfulness is important in their life but what they do not fully understand is that it truly is essential if you are looking for clarity and