Mindfulness: What Is It? (Even if you dont know please post so we can help grow the forums accordingly)

[blondguy]

Hi Everybody

This is only the basic dictionary definition...

"Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment without judgement"

• Please be as blunt you wish....If you dont have an idea about mindfulness it would be great if you could let us know
• If mindfulness hasnt worked/or is too broad a concept for you it would great if you can let us know your thoughts too
• If mindfulness has helped you, please help others to help themselves by posting how you have embraced this mindset

It goes without saying that the forums are a judgement free zone and I really hope that everyone can jump in and have their say

Your input is highly valued no matter how you respond to this topic. There are no experts here...New Posters are Most Welcome!!

My Kindest Thoughts

Paul

[MarkJT]

Paul, yes i am highly fortunate to be in the position that i am. I am very grateful for this as I see so many who are not as fortunate.

Massive plane the A380 and provided really good mindfulness in itself. Staring at the wing, how big it is and then marveling at the engineering behind it. There is also a camera on the tail which you can tune into a channel and watch live. Fascinating to watch.

Mark.

[blondguy]

Thanks Mark for bringing out the positive mindset where we can focus on the beauty of flying..so well said

Just an update........I have been 'adjusting' my 1980's grounding therapy to mindfulness....and its working 🙂

One hour in the garden today went by in 5 minutes....there were no interfering thoughts while my focus was on the task in hand.....just peace of mind..I was actually devoid of any negatives...

Im trying Mark and thanks again

Paul

[CMF]

great stuff Paul

[MarkJT]

Paul, that is brilliant. I would say that you are doing more than trying, you are succeeding!

So very happy for you.

Mark.

[blondguy]

🙂

Thankyou CMF and Mark for the wonderful support xo

[Moonstruck]

Sounds wonderful BlondGuy.....well done...you! don't think I could do that....

[quirkywords]

Paul

You have inspired me to give mindfulness gardening another go. I do find weeding rewarding until I find out I have pulled out the wrong plants!!

I did read that a weed is just a plant in the wrong place because what we call weeds here in Australia other places treasure and vice versa.

My lavender needs pruning and I put it off my saying I like the wild look but you

have inspired me to try again and be positive. I will report back.

Thanks again

Quirky

[blondguy]

Hey Moon and Quirky!

Thanks for the support. I even had the radio on and didnt even hear the talk back because I was in my mindfulness bubble and was oblivious to anything except what I was doing.

Interesting too that anxiety is nowhere as powerful when our mind is elsewhere. Anxiety needs an idle mind to start bugging us.

Have a great day. Paul

[MarkJT]

Paul & Quirky, feel free to swing by my joint and get into a great mindfulness state weeding and gardening because i DESPISE it!!!

Just goes to show that what may work for one, may not work for another, but in all seriousness, it is awesome that you have found something to get you nice and settled and I look forward to hearing if the gardening work for you Quirky.

Mark.

[quirkywords]

Scared of ruining the lavender so trying to find a youtube clip that well help . Mark I like the results of gardening but not the hard work. You and Paul and everyone here has inspired me to challenge myself. I am anxious now I will make the plant so small there will be no flowers. I am the woman who can ruin an artificial plant!!

Quirky