TBD

TBD on Ning

              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.

Views: 5987

Replies to This Discussion

"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

Yes

"To be awake today is to learn how to hold paradox in your mind and to dwell in ambiguity." ~ Mark Coleman

"Peace is not about moving away from or transcending all the pain in order to travel to an easeful, spacious realm of relief: we cradle both the immense sorrow and the wondrousness of life at the same time." ~ Sharon Salzberg

"Overthinking: the art of creating problems that don’t exist." ~ Everyday Mindfulness

I overthink to much.

“Overthinking is like paying in advance for something you don't want.” ~ Everyday Mindfulness

"Two things, more than anything else, define you on a daily basis - your patience when you are struggling, and your attitude when you are not. And remember, patience is not about waiting, it’s the ability to be positively focused while gradually working for what you believe in."  ~  Marc and Angel Chernoff

"Don't think you're on the right road just because it's a well-beaten path."
-- anon

"Remind yourself: You didn’t go to sleep hungry last night. You had a choice of what to wear today. You have access to clean drinking water. You have access to the internet. You can read. The secret to being grateful is no secret. You choose to be grateful, for the little things."  ~  Marc and Angel Chernoff

“Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.” ~ Unknown

"The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle."—Tara Brach 

RSS

Badge

Loading…

© 2024   Created by Aggie.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service