“By becoming more attentive and aware of the thoughts arising in your mind, you will create the opportunity to question and reframe them.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“If the mind wanders, bring your awareness back to the breath as it expands and contracts, and expand your awareness in all directions around you from there.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“Transitioning mindfully out of meditation helps you keep the relaxed state developed during your practice, thus extending the “shelf life” of the benefits of calmness, clarity, and openness.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“Do a mindful check-in at work—Take a brief moment to mindfully experience the workplace from your usual spot. Mentally scan in all directions around you.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“Within the cosmic dance of existence, we are not mere spectators; we are celestial avatars, each carrying a fragment of stardust. Our purpose lies not in conformity, but in the audacity to embrace our unique essence—to ignite galaxies within and illuminate the path for others. As we journey, let us remember the words of the Psalmist: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13-14, NIV). Our divine purpose transcends earthly limitations; it is etched in the very fabric of our souls. So, let us walk this odyssey with faith, knowing that the Creator's brushstrokes adorn our existence, and our avatars carry a sacred spark.”
Source: The Avatar Effect: Discovering Your True Self and Fulfilling Your Destiny
“Do a mindful check-in during your meals—Notice the fragrances, the sounds, and the thoughts arising in your mind.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“Do a mindful check-in at the market—When visiting one of the places you usually do your shopping, take a moment to notice the temperature, the smells, the music, and the conversations happening in the background.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“Anywhere you find yourself, do a mindful check-in—Whenever appropriate, take a moment to close your eyes and listen in all directions around you. Be present with wherever you are, whenever you are actually there. Take it all in!”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“Mindful observation holds the same mindful awareness as open awareness, but with open eyes gently directing attention to a specific object.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
“There is a silent act of will at play when we observe the impulse to allow our eyes to wander, then gently override it. This develops the mental fortitude and willpower to stick to whatever it is that we are focusing on or working with.”
Source: Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You