Mindfulness, a practice that has been around for centuries is being re-discovered.

Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness is the practice of non-judgmentally focusing your attention on the current moment.  It is an active state of awareness where we recognize or notice what our thoughts and experiences are in the “Now”.

Mindfulness differs from meditation in that mindfulness is more about focusing upon what is going on in the now.  It has a purposefulness, whereas, meditation is more concerned with coming  into the “now” experience without focusing on our current thoughts or experiences.

Mindfulness and meditation are very effective tools for taming the mind and developing your awareness of Self.

The following 7 mindful habits will greatly enhance your mindfulness skills.

• Practice Gratitude
• Feel your feet and palms
• Notice the Environment
• Breathe Deeply
• Listen, Don’t just hear
• Watch what you eat
• The Mindful Shower

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