Reflections on mindful living, leadership, and inner clarity.
The Space Between
Meditation and Neuroscience
The following is a compilation of TED talks, videos, and professional texts about the effects that Mindfulness and Meditation have on our brains as well as explanations on how this reflects on our lives.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is an invitation to be with what is showing up right here and right now, by placing your full attention on your moment-to-moment experience, via your body, emotions and thoughts, with open, objective awareness; with non-judging, curiosity and kindness.
The Benefits of Mindfulness
The practice of mindfulness shows its fruits in many ways, some almost immediate, and others in the long term. So, what do you get out of it? What are the benefits?
What is Mindfulness?
In general, mindfulness is the practice, or a state of purposeful awareness on our everyday activities and in our lives in general. It is a conscious observation of a situation, of our thoughts, our body and our emotions in the present moment. It is being in the here and now, fully aware of what is happening inside yourself and outside yourself.
You Are The Sky
You Are The Sky — How mindfulness and meditation can help you find balance and authenticity
Breathing Meditation
This is a very simple and most profound practice. You can start with 5 or 10 minutes and work your way up to 30 or 45 minutes. This is a great daily practice!
Meditation Posture and Positions
So, what about posture? Posture is important when meditating. We are aiming for a dignified and upright, yet comfortable position.
S.T.O.P. — An Easy 10-Second Practice
Often we go about our daily routine without paying much attention to how we feel physically and emotionally. We go through the motions and then wonder why we are so tired, worn out or even angry by the end of the day. Just a few moments of conscious awareness can change our whole experience. One very well-known mindfulness practice is S.T.O.P.