Mindfulness helps us recognize what is going on in the present moment. When we breathe in mindfully, we are aware of our in-breath. This is mindfulness breathing. When we enjoy drinking our tea and drink it with full awareness of the present moment, this is mindfulness of drinking. When we walk and become aware of every step we make, that is mindfulness walking.
Mindfulness is an energy that we can generate for ourselves. We can all breathe in and out mindfully. We can all move mindfully. Every human being has the capacity to be mindful, so it is not something strange. We all have a seed of mindfulness in us. If we keep practicing, that seed will grow strong, and any time we need it, the energy of mindfulness will be there for us.
The practice of mindfulness will increase the quality of our learning and also improve the quality of our life - helping us to handle our suffering and to bring about peace, understanding, and compassion. It can help us improve or restore communication and bring about reconciliation so that we can touch the joy of life. It is important not only to read and speak of mindfulness but to actually practice it.
When looking at a beautiful sunset, if you are mindful, you can touch the sunset deeply.
- Thich Nhat Hanh
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