mindfulness inner wisdom
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There’s a center of quietness within,
which has to be known and held.
If you lose the center,
you are in tension and begin to fall apart.
~Joseph Campbell~
Today you are You,
that is truer than true.
There is no one alive
who is Youer than You.
~Dr. Seuss~
Life is not what it's supposed to be.
It’s what it is.
The way you cope with it
is what makes the difference.
~Virginia Satir~
Virtue – regulating ourselves and establish a
wholesome balance
Mindfulness – skillful use of attention to both
inner and outer worlds
Wisdom – selecting the better path over the
harmful one; letting go of those things that
hurt and strengthening those that help
We need to find God, and he cannot be found in
noise and restlessness. God is the friend of
silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass-
grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and
the sun, how they move in silence... We need
silence to be able to touch souls.
~Mother Teresa~
The highest form of activity….
~Aristotle~
A kind of action which sets into motion all
the creative forces of the universe.
~Thomas Troward~
Paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in
the present moment, and
non-judgementally.
~ Jon Kabat-Zinn ~
A valuable skill
Taught for thousands of years in many faith
traditions
To be aware of the present moment
To help people cope
To help reduce symptoms of anxiety,
depression, distress, and pain
Using our capacity for consciousness, we
can change perspective on ourselves,
giving a sense of space where once there
was only habit. Discipline means
restraining the habitual movement of the
mind, so that instead of blind impulse
there can be clear comprehension.
~Mark Epstein~
~ Awareness
~ Openness to experience
~ Inner knowing
~ Freedom from compulsion
~ Ability to give/receive affection
~ Sense of purpose
~ Ability to cope with setbacks
Why is it important?
Helps you focus on one thing at a time in the
present moment, thereby helping to control
and soothe overwhelming emotions
Helps you learn to identify and separate
judgmental thoughts from your experiences
Helps you access your internal wisdom of
knowing
about being fully aware of whatever is
happening in the present moment without
the lend of judgment
consists of cultivating awareness of the mind
and body and living in the here and now
simply, observing, watching and examining –
and helping us become aware of ourselves
the art of conscious living
Offers a space to step outside of our
thoughts and simply observe them as they
come and go
Experience deeper states of acceptance and
peace
The journey of discovering that your own
heart is a noble path
Don’t expect anything
Let your effort be relaxed and steady
Don’t rush (sit as though you have the whole day)
Accept whatever arises. Don’t cling to anything; don’t reject anything
Be gentle
Loosen up and let go
Don’t think. Be.
...as this appalling ocean surrounds the verdant
land, so in the soul of man there lies one insular
Tahiti, full of peace and joy, but encompassed
by all the horrors of the half known life.
~Herman Melville~ from Moby-Dick
Mindfulness means being awake; knowing
what you are doing
Allow yourself room for stillness and non-
doing.
› This helps to connect into your breathing which
allows the connection between mind and body to
take place.
Ability to experience the present moment
Clear awareness of thoughts/emotions
Ability to relate to one’s experience with compassion/understanding
Ability to experience/transform emotional distress
Space where creative solutions can arise
Not living in a perpetual crisis or immersed in
social/economic chaos
Flexibility of approach is essential
Sincerity of effort is more important than the
elapsed time put forth
Mindfulness needs to be kindled and
nurtured.
Don’t expect anything
Let your effort be relaxed and steady
Don’t rush (sit as though you have the whole day)
Accept whatever arises. Don’t cling to anything; don’t reject anything
Be gentle
Loosen up and let go
Don’t think. Be.
Assess your wellness holistically
Make room for mindfulness
Take time to laugh, have fun and socialize
Seek spiritual renewal
Emphasize self-care and nurturing activities
Consider personal counseling
Take sabbaticals from difficult work
Take purposeful mental health breaks
Develop hobbies, sports, creative interests
Develop restful contemplative activities (yoga, music, reading, gardening)
Nurture supportive relationships and roles for yourself outside of work
Guard against addictive behaviors
Be restful, fit, eat well
Nurture a sense of joy, grace, beauty and connection in your life
Connect with community and friends
Seek out experiences which seek comfort and hope
Set clear boundaries between home and work
Others?
Helpful reminders
for mindfulness
Turn off the automatic pilot
Focus on sensations
Live each second fully
Observe thoughts and reactions
Don’t judge (especially self)
Ride the wave of feelings
Practice mindfulness daily
Enjoyment of food, music, scenery,
conversation, interactions
Tolerance
Renewed energy
Remembering things
Slowing down
Enjoyment, peace
Takes us out of a “doing” state
Helps us to live more fully
Keeps us in the here and now
Expands our awareness of ourselves
De-conditions our responses
Affects our physiology in a positive way
Helps us to respond, rather than react
Mindfulness
Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls.
The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and
integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one
day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber
ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls--
family, health, friends, integrity--are made of glass. If you
drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked,
perhaps even shattered. And once you truly understand
the lesson of the five balls, you will have the beginnings of
balance in your life..