Meditation/ Mindfulness
How to Practice Mindfulness.
What is mindfulness? First, ask yourself who is asking the questions; your mind or you. There is a fine line between who we think we are and who we know to be. Being; is the ultimate path to your soul. Being; is controlling your mind, your noise. The mind is a messenger. We signal the brain how we want to proceed. It is time to wake up from your dream. It is time to catch your breath. Can you feel it? You are exhausted. Let go and surrender. It is time to take control of your mind and no longer let it control you. Your mind is not who you are. It is what you choose it to be. In this article, I will show you how to practice mindfulness and fully control your Body, Mind and Soul. By the end, you will have realized that you have been running this whole time. You are chasing an infinite path of time, which has no end.
Humans are natural Time Travelers.
You ever tell an exhilarating story to your friend or loved one to notice that the person is neither here nor there? You find yourself wanting to react to their lack of attention, but you hold yourself back, knowing too well that you do the same often in conversation but not truly present. When we float away in our mind to think about the deadline for a project due next month, the winter tires we must change in September, the argument we had with our friend last night, and what we will eat in the next two hours. These lift-offs from reality can impact our mental health, social life, and overall well-being. A great mind once said, "Nostalgia is a painful denial of our presence." When we deny what is right in front of us, we deny who we indeed are inside. When we put down the phone, the computer, and the mind, we can tap into the gift of life around us. In the present moment, we can be given guidance, clues and solutions to our daily problems, ideas or path and direction. To be present is to live. This phenomenon is where we feel and cherish every emotion authentically and uniquely to each situation. This moment is where we learn to appreciate and be grateful for what we now have and have been given. Thus getting out of our heads, our make belief realities, stories, and scenarios that do not, and may never exist, is crucial to be mindful, present and aware. We have the power to time travel, but like any mind-altering activity or substance, some things are better left in moderation or complete rest.
Who are you? Are you living in a way that is True to who you are?
Everything in our reality is depicted and understood based on how our brain center views and processes the information. The hypothalamus, located in the base center of the brain, plays a crucial role in how humans perceive reality. It is the storage center for our beliefs, conditions, emotions and perspectives, which have been absorbed since birth and obtained from our parents and ancestors through several generations. Most of us live in a reality of ideas, information, experiences and memories, which have created a certain way we see ourselves and the world. But how many of us challenge those belief patterns, conditions and perspectives? If we live by what we know, how can we truly understand who we are? Like a Dog, we are trained since birth to follow family traditions, belief systems, conditions and rules from society, and the perspectives of our peers and loved ones. We learn to feel sad when someone dies and happy when one marries. It is like an On and Off switch that is switched on for proper circumstances based on societal norms. Being mindful is acknowledging where your habits, actions, and thoughts stem from and asking yourself if that is indeed the person you feel to be or want to be—challenging yourself and questioning your restrictions, fears, and boundaries. Being mindful is self-interrogation.
Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness Therapy allows us to tap into our most powerful and positive state of being. It helps us leave a form of fog and confusion and help us see our path and choices more clearly. In addition, when practicing mindfulness techniques, you can experience an improvement in your nervous system. These benefits include:
Improved Sleep
Reduced Anxiety and Depression
Stabilizing your mood
Improved Decision Making
Reduced Stressed
Positive Lifestyle
Better Relationships
Being involved in nourishing environments
Being Authentic
Being a vessel for the truth
No longer hiding under your emotions and demons
Releasing Trauma, Fears, boundaries and pain
Leaving old used habits and cycles behind
Gaining Courage and pushing past the fear
Choosing Love over Fear and Hate
Gained Confidence, Strength, Determination and Ambition.
Improved Energy
Mindfulness Therapy, Techniques and Activities
We can introduce many mindfulness activities and techniques to our daily routines and patterns. One of my favourite techniques is practicing mindful eating. This one is a massive representation of what it means to be present and aware in the moment. When eating, you are focusing, or should be focusing, on all your five physical senses; Taste, Touch, Smell, Hearing and Vision. When you are eating, you can learn to appreciate your food. Paying attention to the taste of the food, how it feels, and what texture it contains? How does it smell? What can you see? Is it colourful or bland? What about what you hear when you chew your food? It's all about recognizing the beauty in front of you; food is an excellent representation of that. When you practice mindful eating, you also practice being in the moment with the people you may eat with. Listening, discussing, and paying attention to their cues and movements. It is a perfect opportunity to get to know yourself, your environment and the surrounding people.
Hence, many dates, and human gatherings, revolve around food. When developing your five senses, you can work towards two other purposes; Vestibular and Proprioception. This connection is just another fancy way of saying; Balance and Body Awareness. These two senses help us identify the things we cannot see but can feel. We can develop these senses by practicing many other mindfulness techniques such as; Yoga, Physical Activity, Stillness or Movement Meditation, Creative Arts (Music, Painting, Writing), or simply sleeping. All these techniques allow us to connect our attention to our body, mind, and soul or disconnect from the internal/ external noise, loudness, chatter, and distractions that keep us on our toes. We can learn where we may put extra energy into our daily life and where we still need to find balance. This alignment could be helpful when trying to recognize why you may feel sick, tired, or Drained. , need to balance a part of your life. Also, It helps us realize what is around us, what we project in our reality and the beauty of what Nature and Man have provided for us. These meditation techniques and practices are a form of mindfulness therapy used by many and allow us to speak our truth, be authentic and find our voice and inner light.
Why Is Meditation So Powerful? 10 Major Benefits You Should Know
Meditation is an ancient Vedic practice utilized by various religions since the beginning of time. No matter the scripture, the essence remains the same, and through meditation, you can open a doorway to experience the bliss of the spirit.
