Mindfulness

… giving attention – intentionally & non judgmental – in the present moment

         J.Kabat-Zinn

…being present non judgmentally for our entire experience

         S. Young

Mindfulness means being present for the only moment we have,

the present moment !

Tomorrow is a mystery

Yesterday is history

Today is a gift

It is called present.

Connecting to life means relaxing in the reality of the moment, here and now.

This is not possible when we are trapped in our reactive patterns

but only when we are

free from boredom, fear, anxiety and depression

free from lack and limitations

free from error and wrong action

free from dissatisfaction and unfulfillment

free from past conditioning

free from stress-related pain and disease

free from worry about the future

free from negative habits and emotions

Mindfulness offers a concrete way to free yourself from the compulsive influence of these conditions. By focussing the attention on the present moment experience, contact is made with the inner freedom. This freedom allows space and acceptance for all human experiences.

In this way, unpleasant thoughts or feelings no longer overwhelm and it is possible to respond adequately to difficult situations. This means being creative and intelligent versus emotional and intellectual.

Mindfulness focusses on training the attention. In other words, “mindfulness meditation” deals in particular with the quality of attention: the attention is non judgmental and is directed mainly to the present moment. It is therefore called “present moment meditation” and is also called in this context “the power of now”.

Mindfulness…an exploration…

…. How do I respond to life that offers itself ‘anew’ in every moment?

         J. Kornfield