“Mindfulness is not an evasion or an escape. It means being here, present, and totally alive. It is true freedom—and without this freedom, there is no happiness.”
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
True freedom
I find myself surprised by how many people think that meditative practice is either a waste of time or a form of escapism or both. Here's the real deal:
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Mindfulness practice has been so helpful to me. There are times when I do get to sit for a while and just be mindful of my breath and how my body feels. But what's best about it is, any opportunity works. I always manage to be in the slowest line at the supermarket; stuck at a red light; worried about the next phone call for my work ... even 20 seconds of mindful breathing makes a big difference. Thanks, Ellie -- you've helped me a lot the last few years.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but think that those with this type of criticism have not seriously engaged in the discipline of meditation.
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