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              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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"When we have a closed mind, the world becomes small, frightening, and rigid. Keep in mind that whatever perspective you hold, it is just that - one view among many, seen from a limited angle."  ~ Jack Kornfield

"Beware of any stories that you tell yourself that start with “I wish”. They usually come into direct conflict with reality."  ~ Everyday Mindfulness

Be present. Every day is a series of a million tiny miracles. Do your best to see them.."  ~  Marc & Angel Chernoff 

“It's tough to enjoy work when the whole goal of work is to stop doing it as quickly as you can.”  ~  Joshua Becker

"The biggest difference between money and time: You always know how much money you have, but you never know how much time you have." ~R. Mangal Chaubey

Yup!

Oh wait!  I live in Ohio. That "Feel the Sun" part will have to be a mental visualization.

Sounds good!

"Notice the choices you make today. Are they made from habit, or from your current needs? Experiment with pausing before making decisions."  ~ The Mindfulness Project

"Seeking perfection in a world of change is like demanding a beautiful sunset never end. We cannot stop the sun from dipping below the horizon. Instead, we can become present and appreciate it while it’s there."  ~  The Mindfulness Project

“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt

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