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Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life, a way of taking charge, a way of doing something for yourself that no one else can do for you — consciously and systematically working with the demands and challenges of everyday life. Mindfulness brings us in touch with what is happening inside us and around us – our feelings, our thinking, body, and environment with a willingness to respond in a non-reactive, caring, kind, and compassionate way.

By being mindful and living in the moment, we allow ourselves to let go of past experiences and judgments that might inhibit our successes. Instead, we are able to live free of past grudges, anxieties, and expectations for the future with the presence of mind to handle things calmly, with a spirit of compassion.

In the haze of today’s rapidly changing and unpredictable world, we need to give greater priority to cultivating the emotional and social skills necessary to live in the moment. Awareness and presence of mind allow us to reduce stress, develop focused attention, and increase our capacity to effectively manage the complexities of life.