How to apply mindfulness in your daily life
For those of you brought up in goal-oriented cultures, non-striving is one of the hardest attitudes of mindfulness to understand. It requires you develop the skill of practicing without being attached to a particular outcome. Mahatma Gandhi once wrote: ‘Do…
There is an old joke that when the Martians finally arrive, and they work out how humans think, they will die laughing. But seriously, if you can think like a Martian, you will be on your way to understanding beginner’s…
Trust is one of the seven attitudes of mindfulness. How to trust yourself, and your feelings, is an integral part of mindfulness practice. The Buddha once said that no one should believe things just because he said them. He advised…
Patience is one of the seven attitudes of mindfulness. Learn patience through mindfulness, and you help yourself and others. The events of your life unfold over time. There is no need to rush. You may find yourself getting frustrated with…
Non-judgement is one of the seven attitudes of mindfulness. And it can be a powerful one to practice when you get caught out by unexpected events, feelings and emotions. At first glance, it is a misnomer. You make judgements all…
Of the seven attitudes of mindfulness, understanding acceptance is arguably the most useful one to cultivate. And practicing mindfulness is a bit like gardening – you must prepare the soil, plant seeds, weed the ground and water the plants, if…
When you think of attitudes of mindfulness, what comes to mind? Is it an activity, like meditation? Is it a happy place, like a beach? Is it a quality, like peace? Is it a state of being, like calm? Whatever…
However calm and balanced we try to remain, there are always situations that catch us off guard. People and issues that ‘push our buttons’. At these times, mindfulness can help. Next time you find your stress spiraling, try one of…
Self-care is just for the rich. It is selfish. I am too busy. Heard these things before? Maybe even thought them yourself? You are not alone. There is a lot of advice out there and, like mindfulness, self-care can be…