Becoming More Mindful and Open

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” ~ Dalai Lama

Fall is here and with this new season change is coming to help us celebrate new things in our lives. Let’s be more mindful to enjoy every challenge and opportunity while embracing this new season!

Why is this? Since I have faced several changes in my life that had showed the importance of acceptance and openness, in this entry I would like to share with you some great I’ve been using to really increase my awareness on becoming mindful and open every day.

Try to practice at least two things from this list every day:

1. One Change: Routine can bring comforting stability and structure to your day, yet it’s new experiences that make us feel we’re truly alive. Make a promise to yourselves to vary one small part of our routine each day: walk a difference route to work… Feel the invigorating power of change.
2. Reasoning: “The less routing, the more life.” – Amos Bronson Alcott.
3. Breezy Start: Begin each day in the expectation that some time, before day’s end, you’ll receive some good news.
4. Lucky You: Think of chores you face in the day ahead as a privilege, not a burden. Resolve to enjoy the satisfaction of doing them to best of your ability. Take pleasure in your skills.
5. Sante! We tend to really appreciate normal health only when we’re sick. Resolve, next time you wake up, to notice and celebrate the inestimable value of your health, and the benefits it will bring to the day ahead.
6. Reassess: Take a moment of quiet each morning to check that the plan you made the day before still make sense in the clear morning light. Adjust them as necessary. Embrace fluidity.
7. Early Riser: At least once a month, watch the sunrise, a refreshing experience for mind and spirit.
8. Work Ahead: “Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run “Thomas Ken"
9. Special Theme: Set and intention for your day, such as “Today I will be a good listener” or “Today I will not get distracted.” Repeat your intention to yourself whenever you tire or lack motivation. Alternatively, set a theme for the day: for example, you might decide you’re going to dedicate a day to adventure, or fluidity, friendship, or inner wealth.
10. Be yourself!

Adapted from 1,001 Ways to Live in the Moment – by Barbara Anna Kipfer

 Call to Action: From these recommendations, what’s your goal for this Fall Season…?

Enjoy!  Tatyana Camargo