The Little Book of Mindfulness: Focus, Slow Down, De-Stress

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Mindfulness can “return our awareness to the childlike curiosity we all had when we were young. We may experience once again the wondrous qualities of natural life: a blade of grass, clouds in the sky, the taste of a delicious strawberry, the importance of surrounding ourselves with friends and others who care deeply for us. We remember all of a sudden that it is these little moments that are the true wonders of being alive. These glimpses of joy really matter, because they connect us to life rather than split us from it.”

I bought this book of meditation on 1/1/2018. Little did I know what 2018 had in store for me and how much strength I would gain from taking 5 or 10 minutes out of my day to rest my mind. It sounds easy, but it’s not. In times of chaos and uncertainty it’s not normal for me to randomly think, ‘you know, I should take a 5-10 minute time out.’ Seriously, I don’t have time for that! BUT when I did, I felt a renewed energy and a little different focus. When I caught on that this is a useful tool it was easier to set aside 5 minutes. A friend loaned me this book. It’s the sort of book that I might have bought several years ago, but I’m not really into this sort of stuff these days. I enjoy stretching and yoga, but I don’t really need a book for that. Guided meditation is not my thing. I enjoyed the part about mindful eating, which is something that I struggle with. When the day is coming to an end, you may want to note down in a diary your ‘EGS’ of the day: what did you Enjoy today, what are you Grateful for and what are you Satisfied with? This could be something as mundane… Just a little action is enough.” Mindfulness is the easy way to gently let go of stress and be in the moment. It has fast become the slow way to manage the modern world - without chanting mantras or setting aside hours of time for meditation. Bring these simple 5 and 10 minute practices into your day to find freedom from stress and ultimately, more peace in your life.Each meal of the day can be a call to mindfulness and gratitude. If possible, and without a sense of duty, recall how many steps were necessary to create, for example, the lovely soup in the bowl in front of you. Freely connect to the gardeners who planted and harvested the vegetables, the potter who created the bowl, the cook who prepared the meal. Really taste the dish and see whether you can guess how many ingredients went into it. The simplest meal can become a feast with a little ‘dash’ of awareness.” As part of an exercise called the Table Top, Collard writes, “When inhaling, open your toes like a flower opening to the sunshine. When exhaling, scrunch your toes as if the flower is closing.” For an exercise called Body Scan, Collard instructs, “When you become aware of any tension or other intense sensation in a particular part of the body, ‘breathe into it’ and, as best you can, have a sense of letting go, or of releasing, for the duration of the out-breath.”

Less danger of experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, addiction or low immune efficiencyThis audiobook will set you and your family on the road of mindfulness so you can lead a more mindful, peaceful and relaxed life. Find long-lasting happiness with The Little Book of Mindfulness!