There are in fact so many ways of defining and describing mindfulness -there are complicated definitions and simple ones........
‘Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. ‘
Jon Kabat Zinn
Alternatively:
‘Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. ‘
Jon Kabat Zinn
Alternatively:
Sitting like a coffee cup may sound weird (or even insulting) but the image conveyed in this can feel inviting too: we make very few expectations and demands on a disused coffee cup, far removed from the spiders web of constant demands and expectations we often feel caught in. But when we take a few minutes to simply sit, (or lie on the floor, or take a short walk), breathe and gently pay attention to the present moment - in that moment at least we can let go of the pressure of expectation and demand.
If this description of mindfulness still feels elusive - why not skip to 'the practice page' on the website, which has some short mindfulness practice suggestions. Rather like trying to understand conceptually what water tastes like, it might be easier to drink some.
If this description of mindfulness still feels elusive - why not skip to 'the practice page' on the website, which has some short mindfulness practice suggestions. Rather like trying to understand conceptually what water tastes like, it might be easier to drink some.