Mindfulness MeditationWhen you are living in the present, everything takes on a new meaning; colours are more vivid, objects appear in striking detail, and you can hear every note in a piece of music, flowers smell heavenly, and every sensation is intense.
Try cultivating this awareness by doing the following meditation:
- Pull your mind away from wherever it is and concentrate on what you are doing at that moment. It doesn't matter whether you are standing up, walking or sitting down. Whatever you are doing - walking home, eating or having a shower - start doing it with all your senses. Smell the fragrance of the air around you, taste every mouthful of food you are eating, feel the sensation of water against your skin as you shower. Ask yourself what you are doing, and what you are experiencing and feeling.
- After a short while, you will probably find your mind trying to distract you. Notice the thoughts that arise, but don't follow them. Let them go, and bring your mind gently back to the present moment. You will gradually find yourself moving into the peaceful alpha state. Keep the meditation going for as long as you can.
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