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Mindfulness
I am starting a new thread here mainly for purposes of my own catharsis. It is my intention, at least at this point, to make regular contributions. Of course, if anyone else has anything to add, they are more than welcome. If you have any input, please contribute.
Over a year ago I decided to deal head-on with my self-diagnosed adult attention disorder, (ADD). The inability to stay focused was becoming too stressful. I found myself sitting around watching the clock tick, yet I couldn’t keep “on task” with any project I started. Nothing was getting done and just starting something was becoming depressing.
The smart thing to do was probably to get professional help, so instead I decided to try to heal myself, at least as a first try. Cognitive therapy and pharmaceuticals (UGH) might be the approved way to go but I decided to try meditation first.
18 months and countless self-help books later, I still can’t bring myself to a regular, formal meditation program. But, along the way, I discovered informal mindfulness. Yes, I know it is the “Fad” right now. It is hard to navigate modern social trends without “tripping over” somebody extolling the benefits of mindfulness.
Let me add my voice to the chorus.
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"Practising mindfulness makes you less prone to reacting to others’ comments or with an ill-judged comment of your own. You can end up in a full-blown argument before you know it." ~ Everyday Mindfulness
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“We don’t need to rid the world of what triggers us. It’s never going to happen anyway. We need to expand the scope of what we’re capable of feeling.” ~ Daron Larson
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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone's letter. ~ Chinese Proverb
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"Mindfulness helps you choose what you focus on, become clear about what you’re noticing and accept what you’re experiencing. And somehow these three unique facets of mindfulness magically combine to enrich all the moments of your life." ~ Julianna Raye
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"Practice seeing the good side of what’s in front of you. Life is a series of millions of tiny miracles. Notice them today. Notice again and again how fortunate you are. The evidence is all around you right now, and it's beautiful, and well worth gathering into your awareness." ~ Marc & Angel Chernoff
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“Sometimes you must hurt in order to know, fall in order to grow, lose in order to gain, because life’s greatest lessons are learnt through pain.” ~ Nagato
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“Keep an open mind when listening to others. If we think we know what they’re saying, we might miss what they’re really trying to tell us.” ~ @LondonMindful
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“Patient, passive, non-reactive observation is your superpower. Whatever thoughts arise, let them come. Whatever thoughts go, let them go.” ~ Unknown
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“No matter where you’re at, no matter how lost, broken, or hopeless you may feel, you’re not stuck. You can train your mind to be stronger, calmer, and happier.” ~ Melli Obrien
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“Our minds get like rooms, filled with old memories, old beliefs, old ”musts“ and ”shoulds.“ Present-moment awareness lets the air in, brings us into the freshness of today, lets us see more clearly. “ ~ PadraigOMorain
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I needed this one today
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"Unless you are in a life-threatening situation, running away from your stress is not really a good idea." ~ Everyday Mindfulness
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