What you’re “mindful” of is both your breath and your attention to your breath. It’s not so much about paying attention to your breath as it is about noticing what you’re paying attention to without judgment, and making a choice about whether you want to pay attention to it. 3. Noticing that your mind wandered and then returning your attention to your breath is the real work of mindfulness. Notice that your mind wandered, let those extraneous thoughts go-you can return to them as soon as the two minutes are up-and allow your attention to return to your breath. 2. The first thing that will happen is your mind will wander to something else. For two minutes a day, direct your attention to your breath: the way the air comes into your body and your chest and belly expand, and the way the breath leaves your body and your chest and belly deflate. “Here’s the short version of how to practice mindfuless: 1. Start with two minutes.
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