Some seem to believe mindfulness practice will invariably induce a sense of peace and calm. While this can be the experience for many, it is not the experience for all. At times, sitting quietly with oneself can be a difficult—even painful—experience.Sometimes we see a flashy car and chase after it, kind of like when we get caught up in analyzi
We don’t need perfect quiet to meditate. Total silence might be too overwhelming in meditation for beginners. We become Em excesso sensitive to every little sound when things are completely quiet.Meditation is the practice of lightly holding your attention on an anchor, such as your breath, and gently bringing it back there when it wanders.If you
But people can learn mindfulness on their own. Simply learning to focus your attention on your breathing in the present moment is a big part of mindfulness. At a new website we’ve created, called Greater Good in Action, we offer several step-by-step guides to mindfulness practices.JM:You can start by learning how to practice mindfulness yourself,