Letting go... The fifth tenet of mindfulness, Non-Striving, is about letting go of the need to achieve or attain a particular outcome. Instead of focusing on goals or results, non-striving encourages us to simply be present with whatever is happening in the moment. This principle is about embracing the present moment as it is, without …
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What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? I have never watched any film or television programme five times. If you have, then get a life! You have far too much time on your hands. Do something else, read a book, write a book, compose a poem, learn something, exercise, go …
Trust. The fourth tenet of mindfulness, Trust, is about developing confidence in yourself, your intuition, and the natural flow of life. Trust involves letting go of the need to control everything and instead embracing uncertainty with faith and openness. This principle is essential for cultivating inner peace and resilience. The Nature of Distrust Distrust often …
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Bright sun shines above, Oblivious to the shade, Obvious, it's there. - Simple truths unfold, Oblivious eyes may miss, Obvious to some. - Words drift on the breeze, Oblivious to their weight, Obvious meaning. Please subscribe below. Let's support each other. I always follow back. © Richard J Kirk, writing as Joseph R Mason - …
Are you superstitious? Oh, fate! Oh, destiny! Oh, superstition’s lore, You’ve haunted humankind since days of yore. We’ve blamed black cats and ladders leaned askew, But let me tell you, friends—it’s all a ruse, it’s true! A mirror shattered? Seven years of woe? Nay, just a mess to sweep—now watch me go! I’ll clean it …
Seeing with Fresh Eyes The third tenet of mindfulness, Beginner’s Mind, invites us to approach life with curiosity and openness, as if experiencing it for the first time. This mindset encourages us to let go of preconceptions, assumptions, and judgments, allowing us to see things with fresh eyes. Beginner’s Mind is about embracing the unknown …
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Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? If I were an animal, what would I be, A lion? A tiger? Or a chimpanzee? Now let me consider what I'd like to see, at the end of the day, I'd rather be me. Please subscribe below. Let's support each other. I always follow back. …
The third part of our five-day look at mindfulness. Patience... Patience, the second tenet of mindfulness, is the practice of allowing experiences to unfold naturally, without rushing or forcing outcomes. In a world that often prioritizes speed and efficiency, patience can feel counterintuitive. However, it is a vital aspect of mindfulness that fosters acceptance, resilience, …
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Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear Joseph A century spun, Joseph, a life complete, Now hushed in slumber, where shadows meet. No breath you draw, no sun you feel, Just echoes softly, the years reveal. A hundred rings, a whispered name, Through fields of memory, a flickering flame. The touch of time, a …
