“Put aside worries about the past and fears about the future and learn to live in the present.”
This statement by the Dalai Lama tells us the importance of living fully in the present. Living fully in the present without worrying about the future or the past is called 'Mindfulness'.
But do we really live in our present? Perhaps not because we are often physically present in the present, but our hearts and minds are elsewhere. This happens because we get lost in worries about the future or memories of the past. All that goes through my mind is I want this, I shouldn't do this, something is not right with me, when will my good time come. All such things, which keep turning like a wheel in our mind. These worries distract us from living in the present.
Mindfulness comes in handy in such situations. When we talk about mental awareness, we are definitely talking about mindfulness. Well, this is not a new term. This has been talked about for years. Aristotle, Kabir, Socrates, Buddha have all spoken about this.
so todayrelationship' we will talk about what is mindfulness and its importance in life. You will also know-
- 7 Ways to Learn Mindfulness
- What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation?
Mindfulness What is and what is its importance in life? Mindfulness means being fully present in the present. Mindfulness is one of the arts of living. It has been said that the present moment is full of joy and happiness. If you are attentive you can see this.
If we drink tea, we should relax for 4-5 minutes enjoying the cup of tea, its taste and its aroma. If you are writing something you should only think about that topic. Mindfulness is not letting the mind wander here and there and concentrating it in one place.
in relationships Mindfulnesspositive effects of Mindfulness not only makes us happier, it also positively affects our relationships. Mindfulness for happiness in a relationship means accepting and respecting each other's feelings and needs without judgment. We can learn this only when our mind is in alert mode, always present in the present.
- The term 'mindfulness' was first used by John Kabat-Zinn. He is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness.
- In this he states that the purpose of mindfulness is to live in the present moment without reaching any conclusions.
To improve your well-being, learn in detail the mindfulness techniques given in the graphic-
1. Begin deep breathing For well-being in life, we can start mindfulness with deep breathing. When we take long deep breaths we have full attention and can help us stay in the present moment.
2. Mindful eating A great way to adopt mindfulness for wellness is through mindful eating. Mindful eating means eating with the mind. Often we rush to finish our meal in just 10-15 minutes. Instead, if we eat while enjoying the aroma, texture and taste of the food, we will not only feel happy after eating it, but will also be able to focus on the present moment.
3. Walking meditation We can incorporate mindfulness into our daily routine through walking meditation. How? You can do this by paying attention to your feet and their movements as you walk. Be aware of the rhythm of your steps. This will help you stay current.
4. Listening attentively Mindful listening means listening attentively. We can do this by not interrupting what the other person is saying and by paying full attention to what the other person is saying. In any relationship it is necessary to be more conscious. It can make our relationship better and stronger.
5. Single tasking In today's age, people are busy with multi-tasking. Instead of doing one task at a time with full attention, we try to do several tasks simultaneously, so as to save time. Saving time is not known, but in every work there is bound to be some shortcoming. The mind also wanders in many places. Therefore, it is better to do only one task at a time so that the task can be completely completed.
6. Mindful Observation If you are doing something, don't let it distract you. Just like seeing something for the first time, keep your mind still. Observe that thing, it will increase your powers of observation.
7. Mindful communication Speak carefully and listen carefully. Mindful communication is essential if you want to maintain better personal and professional relationships. Many times it happens that we are sitting in a meeting, the boss is explaining something but our attention is focused on home. This can spoil the conversation.
8. Take a short break When we get tired of sitting in one place for a long time and tired of doing the same thing, our attention starts to wander. You can take a short break for this. Get up from your seat and go for tea, talk to someone, go for a walk. This practice is good for relieving stress and keeping you present in the present.
By adopting these practices in life, you can increase awareness for well-being.
What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? Some people think of mindfulness and meditation as the same thing, but there is a difference between the two. Mindfulness and meditation may sound similar, but they are quite different. Dhyana means meditation. For this, a person sits in one place, closes his eyes and concentrates. At the same time, mindfulness means being fully present in the present with the eyes open. Live in the moment, center your body, mind and spirit there.
Know the difference between the two in detail in the graphic below-
Image Credit: (Divya-Bhaskar): Images/graphics belong to (Divya-Bhaskar).
