Mindfulness Daily Check-In January 15, 2018
I often wonder how far mindfulness can take us toward an inner joy and contentment. When I look for my joy in outer things and people, it can be wonderful for a while, but then it seems to fade away or conditions change.
So when I accept the simple joys of this moment, I am not depending on outer things to make me feel good but just being aware and alive is enough for me. It is not so much what I am aware of that brings me joy and contentment, but just that I am attentive and open is a simple joy in itself.
The breath goes in and out, the train whistles in the distance, the coolness in the air tingles my fingers. By not trying to cling to all that is here, what is in awareness is here, and then it is gone.
What are you aware of now, and how content are you to be aware of this moment?
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HI Souls thank you for this check-in
hmmm a simple question is a hard one for me-lol Reading this and letting it sit in me awhile let me be more aware of how many things I do rely on outside of myself and onto others or things. I think I'm content on knowing this. I mean to me I am a happy person most of the time. I know it's up to me to be happy or bring it to myself. Yes it's nice to get it from someone else or something else. But mostly it's my responsibility
@RumpleSteeleSkin thanks for pondering this for a while.
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Souls itwas something very important to just mindfully check in with myself. It was a great reminder-thanks!
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right now i am content with clearing my mind. pure happiness, contentment or joy come from within/inside. sometimes it is good to clear everything so that the "room" is empty and we can start again with a beginner's mind.
@amiablePeace77 that sounds wonderful. Hope you find the serenity you are looking for.
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thank you, soulsings
hello
I am present for what it's worth
Warmth indoors, snow outside. Soft background music, tired eyes watching the screen, pulling muscles in the back, mostly content mind. Some hopefulness and wariness regarding the recent changes in my life. This is how my present moment can be described.
@EmOnTheGo I really like the simple flow of things you describe. Thanks for sharing.
