The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the opportunity to be more present with ourselves just as we are. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us (Brantley, et al. 2019). Want to try it? Practice this […]
What is Meditation Exactly?
What is Meditation Exactly? First, let me tell you what it is not… It’s not a religion and it’s not used to escape reality. It’s not about being zoned out, absent of thought or even about giving up control of one’s mind. To me, meditation is about mindfulness. Intentionally, creating the time to focus your awareness on and pay attention […]