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You have sticky notes… I know you do… if not, you have scrap paper or something. . . old wrapping paper, etc.
You have a cell phone, a tablet, a computer. . . I know you do…
So why not turn these every day things into every day mindfulness bells?
Mindfulness bells, for those of you who are new to meditation or mindfulness, are things that wake us up and remind us to stop sleepwalking, to pay attention, and to be present to what is going on inside of us and around us.
Here are some ideas for you to put around your house, in your pocket (on your cell phone), to burn into wood, to write in lipstick on your mirror, because remember, wherever you go, that’s where you are…
Make every moment a time to pause and re-member what’s important.
“Forgetfulness is the darkness; mindfulness is the light. I bring awareness to shine upon all life.” (great for light switches and lamps)
“The mind is like a computer with thousands of pages. I choose a world that is tranquil and calm, so that my joy will always be fresh.”
“Mindful breathing brings your body and mind back together.”
“May I be peaceful, happy, and light in body and spirit.”
“May I be safe and free from injury.” (Good one for the car?)
“May I be free from anger, afflictions, fear, and anxiety.” (Find your toughest place to be; maybe hang this all over that place.”
“May I learn to look at myself with the eyes of understanding and love.”
“May I be able to recognize and touch the seeds of joy and happiness in myself.”
“May I learn to identify and see the sources of anger, craving, and delusion in myself.”
“May I know how to nourish the seeds of joy in myself ever day.” (Good for the kitchen, near the placemat, fridge, etc)
“May I be free from attachment and aversion, but not be indifferent.” (Great for work!)
All of these can be found in Thich Nhat Hanh‘s Creating Space.
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Great suggestions!
Thanks Shelly! It was a great little book with a lot of ideas about a mindful life and space!
Buddha’s Brain
“Only we humans worry about the future, regret the past, and blame ourselves for the present. We get frustrated when we can’t have what we want, and disappointed when what we like ends.
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We suffer that we suffer. We get upset about being in pain, angry about dying, sad about waking up sad yet another day.
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This kind of suffering—which encompasses most of our unhappiness and dissatisfaction—is constructed by the brain. It is made up. Which is ironic, poignant—and supremely hopeful.
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For if the brain is the cause of suffering, it can also be its cure.”
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Mindfulness is the opposite of this behavior
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I’m sure you know that I’m already one of your biggest fans, but to stop by to check in and say I love what you’re doing. Keep it up my friend.
Eh Marie, you are amazing and thank you for your every kindness!
Such a simple but powerful concept. This helped me today!
I’m so glad Steve. I even bought computer labels so that I could print some of these out and put them around the house, instead of just sticky notes.
Thanks for letting me know that this was beneficial for you.
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