Thursday, March 22, 2012

mindfulness tethers the mind to the present


print by TrinaDalziel on etsy


This point is essential: mindfulness tethers the mind to the present. Initially this takes effort, but this effort is applied with a very light touch. It’s like brushing your teeth: you brush, you get distracted, and you just naturally come back. No big deal. By gently returning to the present, our mind calms down, and everything seems workable.

Pema Chödrön



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3 comments:

Jaky Astik said...

Yes, that's true, Amanda. By gently returning to the present. I've been doing this for years now. Whenever I need myself to get out of some feeling or situation, I just breathe and observe them. They sooth the heart. 

Onnekevw said...

 Beautiful words and I love that illustration. Thank you!

Naomi said...

I just shared this on my FB page.  Love it!  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Poetic-Aperture/271626389562542

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