I was in my car and on my way to discuss mindfulness to a group of unempoyed professionals when I started thinking about new points to add to the presentation. Ten minutes later I realized I had driven past my stop. This is a perfect example of not being mindful!
Mindfulness is an elusive and often misunderstood word. Mindfulness is simply being in the present moment. It requires that you discipline the mind and practice.
Why should you be mindful? When your life goes south, being mindful can help you get on track again. Mindfulness requires that you move away from busy behaviour. This is a problem for many individuals who feel they need to be productive all day. When you lost a job or have other losses in your life (money, home, partner), the tendency is to keep busy.
The practice of being mindful can lead to opportunitiies not yet uncovered. When you quiet the mind and are in the present, you are more able to see things clerly. When the mind is open you are allowing creative thought to take place.
Consider taking time out in small increments; even five to ten minutes a day. Small change over time can make a big impact. Your life might be different if you invested more time to developing a clear focus through mindfulness.
See our book, Upside: How to Zig When Life Zags, www.upsidethebook.com for more information.
Friday, May 27, 2011
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