Destress Through Mindfulness

When we’re mindful and focused on those things that really matter we automatically care less about the things that don’t

It is important to bear in mind that the statement above is empty unless we become actively involved in learning how to improve our ability to be mindful.

To be mindful simply means to be aware. Aware of the present moment. To be this way we will need to train the mind in certain ways to improve our mental fitness.

Keeping the mind aware and present takes a lot of mental energy. If the mind isn’t fit it will have become undisciplined.

The natural tendency is for the mind to follow the path of least resistance and in this way it conserves energy.

If the mind is unfit this becomes ever more the habit. Our thoughts drift and wonder because the mind is lazy in its habits.

To be present and aware (alive) we need mental fitness. This is achieved through learning the ancient art of meditation.

One of the simplest disciplines to learn yet one of the hardest to follow if we are lazy. Bit of a paradox there I feel.

The solution is the need to improve. We must want an improved quality of life. We must want to be fully alive

If you are stressed and dissatisfied with your lot, by simply allowing the mind to lazily follow the path of least resistance, nothing will change.

Except the fact that you’re getting older, that is.

Life may well just pass you by as your mind wonders off into the past, future or fantasy.

At the risk of sounding like I’m repeating myself, when we’re able to bring the mind constantly back to the things that are important to us, we will automatically care less about the things that don’t.