What Is Mindfulness?- MotivateUs Quote of the Day and "Something Extra"

What Is Mindfulness?- MotivateUs Quote of the Day and "Something Extra" - A Fallen Man

Published: Wed, 11/13/19

Hi ,

It's Wednesday,

November 13, 2019

Quote:
"The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing."
--- Jon Kabat-Zinn

This Week's"Something Extra"

Mindfulness - Awareness

A Fallen Man
By Edward G. Drennan

I had an "eye opening" experience last Friday, which I decided to write up after reading a news article. It strengthened my belief that: "There are no accidents".

It all started on a Friday morning at the office. Our team was under pressure dealing with unexpected changes in our new business plan together with a setback on an important real estate deal. So to try and regain some clear thought and balance, I decided to spend my lunch hour at the gym. Blessedly, during the work out, my mind did quiet down as I just allowed myself to focus on my exercise routine, and so, gained some measure of peace.

Soon afterwards though, the reality of our challenging working world returned to my awareness. My earlier, anxiety filled thoughts returned and again my mind was flooded with the litany of events!

Read the rest of the article:

Mindfulness - A Fallen Man

Sending love and blessings,
Marlene

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