Day 10 ~ Attention “As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives.” [Henry David Thoreau] We have the freedom to choose what we give our attention to and what we believe about ourselves, our situation, others and life in general. This is a huge responsibility, as it determines to a great extent what our experience of life will be. Be mindful of your choices, especially when you feel stressed. When you feel stressed or under pressure with a lot going on around you, try this mindful action. Take a deep breath and as you slowly breathe out, try to empty your mind and focus on your surroundings. Take a second breath if you have to, this action only takes 10-20 seconds. Give your undivided attention to the present moment with heightened awareness of what is going on around you. Take notice what comes to mind first…this most often helps determine your priority. Try it! Here’s a mindful action worth giving attention to…taking mindful bites. Have you ever eaten an entire meal and not tasted a single bite? Next time you eat, bring all your senses with you and experience each bite from start to finish. It’s not as easy as it sounds, stay present and be amazed by the simple things in life. Has one of your loved ones ever asked ‘have you been listening to me?’ or ‘did you hear what I just said?’ The greatest gift you can give the people you love is your attention. The mindful action of engaging with total presence, will deepen your relationships. If the love in your life has been waning a little, practice less mind and more heart. Be Mindful in Love!
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 21:59:39 +0000
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