![]() ![]() Einstein thought experiments were exercises in deep focusing of the mind. Socrates would spend hours in what he called deep thought, akin to meditation practice Leonardo da Vinci would light a candle, lay in bed, and watch the reflection of the candle on the ceiling to go into a deep state of mindfulness. Mindfulness and lucid, nonjudgmental presence of mind opens the door to conscious, choiceful, intentional proactive responses-rather than mindlessness, heedlessness and reactivity based upon unfulfilling conditioned, habitual kneejerk reactions. While many of us seek to enhance listening and communication skills, and increase our effectiveness at work and in life, by combining focused concentration with self-knowledge and insight mindfulness can also tackle many serious health issues, like chronic pain, headaches, and hypertension. ![]() When properly practiced, mindfulness offers many wholesome, healing, relaxing and edifying benefits. It’s said that mindfulness-the opposite of mindlessness and heedlessness-is the essence of the path of awakening, the most potent active ingredient in Buddha’s 8-fold path of enlightenment. Why? Because stress constantly plays interference, easily fogging your mind, clouding your judgement, causing “accidents” through mindless inattentiveness, and stunting both inner peace and harmony as well as creativity. It’s crucial to understand within your own experience what your stress looks/feels/sounds like, and even more important that you know how to deal with it. Got stress? Tension somewhere in your body or a relationship? Mindful attention in the present moment can help a great deal. ![]()
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