Mindfulness: the Art of Being Human
I do not want to “benefit bomb” you about how the effects of “living in the present” can ripple across all aspects of your life in mental, physical, practical and relational terms. But if you are anything like me and have ever struggled with depression or anxiety or you have a family member or friend who has, you will know that living in the past
... See moreMindfulness and even lovingkindness meditation practices are commonly thought of as personal and inward-focused, but they can very much be social practices as well. When we get in touch with our own pain or the pain of others, meditation is not just a salve; it can provide the impetus to work for change.
Sharon Salzberg • Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World
I like to think of mindfulness simply as the art of conscious living. You don’t have to be a Buddhist or a yogi to practice it. In fact, if you know anything about Buddhism, you will know that the most important point is to be yourself and not try to become anything that you are not already. Buddhism is fundamentally about being in touch with your
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