Being mindful
When do you feel being mindful is easier for you? When does it feel harder?
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@amiablePeace77
When do you feel being mindful is easier for you? When I am calm and not stressed.
When does it feel harder? When I am over committed and not sure I can finish everything.
@amiablePeace77
It's hard for me when my mind is rushing!
I needed to block things out and the silence can be too much 🩷
@amiablePeace77
Easy when my mind's not racing and there are no deadlines. Difficult when I'm in a state of hurry or battling intrusive thoughts.
@amiablePeace77
I am stumped by this question. "To be mindful" is to pay attention to something particular in order to understand it, learn from it or avoid a situation. For instance, going through a narrow door with a wide tray of food or reading over a piece of text before you send it.
So, it may well have to do with how good and rested you feel when having to perform some job.
When do you feel being mindful is easier for you? When does it feel harder?
@Fradiga
Good point, Fradiga. When you haven't slept enough or are mentally drained, your brain's ability to focus and stay calm becomes very limited, making it hard to stay present and aware without judging. Getting enough rest is an act of mindfulness.
@amiablePeace77
Would you make a distinction between being "alert" and being mindful then?
@Fradiga
I believe that regular mindfulness practice trains the mind to respond in better ways automatically even if I am not fully alert, but being fully alert helps the brain to process information/stimuli about what is happening in the moment faster.
Its easier when im in the woods .
Much harder when I am round others, trying to sleep, or struggling to ground myself
@neonWriter8115
I believe that being in nature naturally helps us find ways to practice being present and aware.
I do to ..its been the calmest place for me
It feels harder when the pains are intense /feels like its you . It feels easier when your alone I guess bc of the lack of disturbances. Maybe when it's calm
@cyanDrum2401
Intense pain can definitively make it harder to be mindful. This is a meditation for chronic pain, hope it helps to get some relief https://youtu.be/3RNXvq3oCHA?si=8nWJSZKauzI8OPR0
@amiablePeace77
Its easier when im relaxed. Its harder when i actually need it....
@daydreammemories
I feel the same way, and that's why I truly believe in practicing every day as a prophylaxis.
@amiablePeace77
That's so very true. How do you get yourself to do it on normal days? I'm having some trouble on that😅👉👈
@daydreammemories
I developed habits that help me stay healthy, and over time, these habits became a natural part of my life. I used to tell myself on tough days, "I need to practice; this is my medicine."
Don't give up, but keep practicing. It will get easier!
@amiablePeace77
Thank you🫂💚
@amiablePeace77 Its easier when I am relaxed and well rested and can plan out my day but becomes hard when under pressure or if a family member is arguing wit me or deadlines dat I need help wit but know no one I could trust enough to help explain things to me.
