Yesterday, we talked about Gratitude a reason for happiness. Now, let’s explore “mindful presence.” In our busy lives, we rarely pause, we race from task to task. Yet true joy comes from awareness rather than fast forwarding them.
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Why It Matters
When your mind drifts to tomorrow’s worries or yesterday’s regrets, you miss the present of the present. Science shows that practicing mindfulness reduces anxiety, stress and sharpen focus. Why? Because, you are truly listening instead of living in past-future scenarios. By formulating yourself in the present, you unlock deeper moments
5 min Exercise
- A quiet spot: Sit on a chair, maybe a cushion or anything, just sit comfortably.
- Set a Timer: Don’t peek at your phone, let the five or ten minutes timer find you.
- Focus on your breath: Feel the air coming in and out.
- Notice: If your mind diverts, gently bring it back to the breath. Observe things, enjoy sensations.
- The End: Before you move to another doing, just name one thing you appreciate in this moment. Maybe, a lovely warmth of sunlight.
Presence:
° Eat Healthy food, turn of screens and enjoy the taste of your food. Note little moments, even the sound of a crispy bite.
° Walk and feel each step.
° Single Task, pick one task: washing dishes, gardening flowers, talking to your love and give it your full attention, resisting the urge to multitask.
For today’s challenge, schedule a five minute mindfulness pause and thrive for it. Go for three sets, one in the morning, one by the noon time and one before going to bed. You will find out how these mini breaks shift your mood. At day ‘s end, just note down one good insight you embraced by being present.
Remember, one breath at a time and watch the ordinary transform into extraordinary.
Thanks and Peace 🕊
