As a reply to Em that is looking to be mindful in the everyday life, I find that one simple approach has worked for me, even though I might not be able to say that I am constantly mindful. I have practiced buddhist meditation, read a lot of good books and finally found that what I was looking for was very basic.

I am just shifting my focus from my head with its intellectual and analytical patterns, to my heart and lungs which is the core of being and feeling alive. With a focus out of the chest I feel relaxed, joyful, compassionate and really Mindful of everything around me. A very basic shift, but at the same time very powerful.

When I notice my focus slipping away, getting caught in my own head or something outside of me, I just direct my focus in front of my chest and let it flow into the chest, heart and lungs. Back to the calm, joy, love and mindfulness.

Anyone else having the same experience?

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