The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. —Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness practices are used to develop three attention skills that shift your focus away from stressful thoughts and feelings and toward a relaxed state of Now. These are the keys that open the door to a happier, healthier life:
Concentration. Making a conscious effort to pay attention, focusing on what’s happening here and now, instead of running on autopilot or letting your mind wander.
Non-Judgment. Observing your thoughts and feelings without labeling them as "good" or "bad." Accepting whatever comes up--the joy, the wonder, even the uncomfortable and disagreeable.
Letting Go. Releasing your ego’s pursuit of external sources of pleasure while letting go of tightly held opinions, expectations, goals, etc. that create stress and depress the spirit.
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