This super-charged awareness is the essence of mindfulness. An age-old practice with roots in Eastern traditions, mindfulness has found its place within Western culture too, bringing with it the power of presence. This presence is about being attuned to each moment, accepting it without judgment, or as mentioned in one of our previous blogs, like letting your thoughts and emotions drift by on a river without attempting to catch them.
Embracing this concept of mindfulness means embarking on a journey of intentional living, and one important step in this journey is cultivating presence. Presence, a seemingly simple concept, is all about staying grounded in the now, not letting past regrets or future worries take away from the current moment. Achieving presence is like finding a calm space amidst the chaos, something that can be nurtured using different mindful practices.
On the note of mindful practices…
Let’s discuss how they can help us cultivate presence and lead a more mindful life. These practices range from simple breathing exercises to more complex meditation techniques, but all aim to help us remain centered in the present.