Q: I have benefitted from your writing on mindfulness, and I developed a mindfulness practice. I am searching for simple tools to enhance mindful moments each day. Do you have any suggestions?
A: As I read your question, what struck me was a saying by Dr. Wayne Dyer who was one of my favorite teachers. He said, “Do what you love and love what you do.” Since mindfulness is a way of being, I would look at the simple ways you would like to live – be in each moment of each day. All in all, it’s about choosing to practice the simple things each day.
Some things that I feel work for myself and others are: Greet the day with joy.
Wake up, and say three times, “thank you.” Say, “thanks” each day for the little gifts that show up.
- Take a mindful meditative walk or just sit in silence for a few moments.
- If you have a pet, talk to, hug and rub his/her tummy.
- Smile at someone.
- Marvel at the beauty you see.
- See the soul behind someone’s eyes.
- Spend time in nature alone.
- Talk to the creatures surrounding you.
- Go to bed with a “thank you” for the day and what you gave and received.
Congratulations on keeping your practice simple.