There’s a center of quietness within,

which has to be known and held.

If you lose the center,

you are in tension and begin to fall apart.

~Joseph Campbell~

Today you are You,

that is truer than true.

There is no one alive

who is Youer than You.

~Dr. Seuss~

Life is not what it's supposed to be.

It’s what it is.

The way you cope with it

is what makes the difference.

~Virginia Satir~

Virtue – regulating ourselves and establish a

wholesome balance

Mindfulness – skillful use of attention to both

inner and outer worlds

Wisdom – selecting the better path over the

harmful one; letting go of those things that

hurt and strengthening those that help

We need to find God, and he cannot be found in

noise and restlessness. God is the friend of

silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass-

grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and

the sun, how they move in silence... We need

silence to be able to touch souls.

~Mother Teresa~

The highest form of activity….

~Aristotle~

A kind of action which sets into motion all

the creative forces of the universe.

~Thomas Troward~

Paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in

the present moment, and

non-judgementally.

~ Jon Kabat-Zinn ~

A valuable skill

Taught for thousands of years in many faith

traditions

To be aware of the present moment

To help people cope

To help reduce symptoms of anxiety,

depression, distress, and pain

Using our capacity for consciousness, we

can change perspective on ourselves,

giving a sense of space where once there

was only habit. Discipline means

restraining the habitual movement of the

mind, so that instead of blind impulse

there can be clear comprehension.

~Mark Epstein~

~ Awareness

~ Openness to experience

~ Inner knowing

~ Freedom from compulsion

~ Ability to give/receive affection

~ Sense of purpose

~ Ability to cope with setbacks

Why is it important?

Helps you focus on one thing at a time in the

present moment, thereby helping to control

and soothe overwhelming emotions

Helps you learn to identify and separate

judgmental thoughts from your experiences

Helps you access your internal wisdom of

knowing

about being fully aware of whatever is

happening in the present moment without

the lend of judgment

consists of cultivating awareness of the mind

and body and living in the here and now

simply, observing, watching and examining –

and helping us become aware of ourselves

the art of conscious living

Offers a space to step outside of our

thoughts and simply observe them as they

come and go

Experience deeper states of acceptance and

peace

The journey of discovering that your own

heart is a noble path

Don’t expect anything

Let your effort be relaxed and steady

Don’t rush (sit as though you have the whole day)

Accept whatever arises. Don’t cling to anything; don’t reject anything

Be gentle

Loosen up and let go

Don’t think. Be.

...as this appalling ocean surrounds the verdant

land, so in the soul of man there lies one insular

Tahiti, full of peace and joy, but encompassed

by all the horrors of the half known life.

~Herman Melville~ from Moby-Dick

Mindfulness means being awake; knowing

what you are doing

Allow yourself room for stillness and non-

doing.

› This helps to connect into your breathing which

allows the connection between mind and body to

take place.

Ability to experience the present moment

Clear awareness of thoughts/emotions

Ability to relate to one’s experience with compassion/understanding

Ability to experience/transform emotional distress

Space where creative solutions can arise

Not living in a perpetual crisis or immersed in

social/economic chaos

Flexibility of approach is essential

Sincerity of effort is more important than the

elapsed time put forth

Mindfulness needs to be kindled and

nurtured.

Don’t expect anything

Let your effort be relaxed and steady

Don’t rush (sit as though you have the whole day)

Accept whatever arises. Don’t cling to anything; don’t reject anything

Be gentle

Loosen up and let go

Don’t think. Be.

Assess your wellness holistically

Make room for mindfulness

Take time to laugh, have fun and socialize

Seek spiritual renewal

Emphasize self-care and nurturing activities

Consider personal counseling

Take sabbaticals from difficult work

Take purposeful mental health breaks

Develop hobbies, sports, creative interests

Develop restful contemplative activities (yoga, music, reading, gardening)

Nurture supportive relationships and roles for yourself outside of work

Guard against addictive behaviors

Be restful, fit, eat well

Nurture a sense of joy, grace, beauty and connection in your life

Connect with community and friends

Seek out experiences which seek comfort and hope

Set clear boundaries between home and work

Others?

Helpful reminders

for mindfulness

Turn off the automatic pilot

Focus on sensations

Live each second fully

Observe thoughts and reactions

Don’t judge (especially self)

Ride the wave of feelings

Practice mindfulness daily

Enjoyment of food, music, scenery,

conversation, interactions

Tolerance

Renewed energy

Remembering things

Slowing down

Enjoyment, peace

Takes us out of a “doing” state

Helps us to live more fully

Keeps us in the here and now

Expands our awareness of ourselves

De-conditions our responses

Affects our physiology in a positive way

Helps us to respond, rather than react

Mindfulness

Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls.

The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and

integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one

day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber

ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls--

family, health, friends, integrity--are made of glass. If you

drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked,

perhaps even shattered. And once you truly understand

the lesson of the five balls, you will have the beginnings of

balance in your life..