What Does it Mean to be Mindful?

Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulnеѕѕ iѕ the act оf bringing your аwаrеnеѕѕ to whаtеvеr уоu’rе еxреriеnсing in thе present mоmеnt. A соmmоn dеfinitiоn оf mindfulnеѕѕ uѕеd in counseling аnd thеrару is: The аwаrеnеѕѕ that еmеrgеѕ through рауing attention on рurроѕе, in thе рrеѕеnt moment, аnd non-judgmentally to thingѕ аѕ thеу аrе. Continue reading “What Does it Mean to be Mindful?”

Finding and Living a Life of Zen

Inner Peace

In today’s hectic world it can be very difficult to find peace of mind. For those who are seeking out a life of Zen, it takes a combination of persistence, patience, and following the right pathway in order to achieve your goals. The good news is that living a life of Zen is not all that difficult and the rewards it brings far outweigh whatever cost is associated with the pursuit. However, you will need to find the right path to achieve your Zen and live it every day. Continue reading “Finding and Living a Life of Zen”

The Gift of Meditation

The Gift of Meditation

“The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime.” – Sogyal Rinpoche

Meditation is more than just sitting down and concentrating for five to fifteen minutes. In fact, there are several different versions of meditation that you can use in your daily life. Meditation offers a break from the day and the chance to refocus and gather your thoughts so that you can relieve the tension and get ready for your next challenge. Continue reading “The Gift of Meditation”