Zen Habits:
The idea of being mindful -- being present, being more conscious of life as it happens -- seems a bit impossible to many of the super busy.
But not only is it possible, I'd submit that it's desirable, and that it'll help the busy (and non-busy) achieve their goals and enjoy life more fully.
Francesca Biller-Safran: Ten Ways to Sane in an Insane World
7. Take the time to look people in the eye, say hello, goodbye, ask "How are you" ; listen to their answer and ask a question. Remember how to communicate with people again on a human face-to-face basis.
Bob Lingvall: There Is a Beauty Within You #8: Where Neuroscience and Mystical Intuition Converge
You are not the idea or image in your head others can try to distort with their criticisms and complaints. You are a point of silent awareness whose nature appears as peace, bliss, and compassion.
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Mindfulness of the six sources of input. Simply guard your reaction against your negative reaction and action to what you see, hear, feel, speech, think, smell.
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First Posted: 04-30-09 04:41 PM | Updated: 05-31-09 05:12 AM