All Quotes By Tag: Mindfulness

“Before practicing zazen, set your intention: “I will practice breath awareness as a form of meditation for five minutes, counting each breath. When my mind wanders, I will return to counting the breath, beginning again with one.”

“Stop thinking—about anything other than what you are doing right now. Notice your breath. Enjoy all that there is to this moment.”

“It’s all about reprogramming our minds to focus more on what brings us joy.”

“Do a mindful check-in at work—Take a brief moment to mindfully experience the workplace from your usual spot. Mentally scan in all directions around you.”

“Do a mindful check-in during your meals—Notice the fragrances, the sounds, and the thoughts arising in your mind.”

“Mindful observation holds the same mindful awareness as open awareness, but with open eyes gently directing attention to a specific object.”

“There is a silent act of will at play when we observe the impulse to allow our eyes to wander, then gently override it. This develops the mental fortitude and willpower to stick to whatever it is that we are focusing on or working with.”

“By practicing mindful observation, you will become more aware of the virtues and qualities of what you are observing—a simple but useful spoon or a beautiful flower—which unlocks appreciation and gratitude for what you have. Cultivating a sense of gratitude in itself has been scientifically proven to have numerous health benefits.”

“Do a mindful check-in at the market—When visiting one of the places you usually do your shopping, take a moment to notice the temperature, the smells, the music, and the conversations happening in the background.”

“Anywhere you find yourself, do a mindful check-in—Whenever appropriate, take a moment to close your eyes and listen in all directions around you. Be present with wherever you are, whenever you are actually there. Take it all in!”

“The art of peaceful living comes down to living compassionately & wisely.”

“A mind set in its ways is wasted. Don’t do it.”

“Expectation has brought me disappointment. Disappointment has brought me wisdom. Acceptance, gratitude and appreciation have brought me joy and fulfilment.”

“Love is being able to view a situation without adding duality to it.”

“If you really want to remove a cloud from your life, you do not make a big production of it, you just relax and remove it from your thinking. That’s all there is to it.”