Welcome to mindfulness animated - a fun and helpful explanation
The Brain has evolved so great that it spends much of its time solving problems
that haven't yet occurred - in the future (thus leading to anxiety or panic) and
mulling over events in a past (leading to depression). Often it does both all the
time...
The question is how can we make our brains STOP and think about only the present -
the state we are in when we are in when we are 'in the zone' or 'in the moment'.
Mindfulness is derived from the east and meditation practice of for thousands of
years recognize to help humans control and tame our brains.
Research has shown, that among other things, meditation can help depression
and anxiety, reduce stress, reduce pain while improving concentration
and giving us more energy. Meditation has also been shown to improve
relationships, increase creativity, boost immunity and maybe even prolong life.
The question is how do you do this? Simple. This three-step approach is all
you need. For 15 to 25 miles every day... No.1 Sit up No.2 Close your eyes
No. 3 Concentrate on your breathing or repeat a sound or a word and
each time you notice that your mind is wandering, bring your thoughts back to
your breath or sound or word and if it wanders again just to bring it right
back
keep doing this until your 15 minutes has passed. I would use a meditation
timer app on your phone or any timer. The more you do, the easier it gets.
Many people notice they are breathing slow during mindfulness meditation and
sometimes respiratory rates reduce dramatically but this often confers
benefits on mood and anxiety .
Remember, each day will be different
, some days will be easier than others.
Over time you will notice that your mind wanders less or that you can control it
more as you begin to accept that it naturally wanders but that you can bring
it back
to the thought had much easier. Once this happens you will notice how much more
time you have as your brain finds itself enjoying the present - the birds singing,
the smell the flowers, and the color of the leaves. You may start noticing subtle
smiles and looks from people all around you. Welcome to inner peace.
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