Life very seldomly gives us the opportunity to go back to pivotal moments when we did not pay enough attention. The practice mindfulness challenges us to be present for our peers and those around us. Paying enough attention is a small price to pay for the reward of being present.
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Oct 30
Get Curious Before You Judge Yourself
When Dora noticed herself getting frustrated during meditation, her first instinct was to fix the problem. But the more she judged herself for being distracted, the further she got from understanding what she needed. Eventually, she tried a different approach: instead of asking w ... Show More
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Why Do I Always Feel Like I'm Not Enough?
Dora has been thinking about what it means to be a good partner, and how easily that desire can turn into pressure to be the best one. More attentive, more patient, more present. No matter how much she gives, there's always another version of herself she could be striving toward. ... Show More
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Sep 2024
227. The power of staying present
Our attention is constantly being pulled in every direction: we're thinking about the past, overthinking the future, getting notifications from our phones, information from our environment. When was the last time you truly slowed down and enjoyed the present? When was the last ti ... Show More
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