Last night I decided to read mindfully. I thought reading stories could be a good way to try mindful reading cuz they were easier to get into. But before starting, the first thing to consider was where to read. Usually, I can read in anywhere, it doen't matter where I am, I can concentrate what I read. But this time I chose my home as a quiet place. I thought that the fewer distractions were exposed to, the easier it was to stay focused for mindful reading. Then, I used pillows to make myself as comfortable as possible on the sofa, I streched my feet and I relaxed my body by mindful breathing. Because the more comfortable the body is, the easier it is to concentrate either. Also the breath is an awasome meditation object, which can be felt either in the abdomen and chest or at the nostrils and can be used to regain attention. After relaxation, I started reading. I was reading slowly and only gave my attention what I read. When the text was complex to understand, I gave more attention to the reading (not surprising if you are reading Zweig 🙂). I took frequent breaks and only read as long as my mind was fresh and alert. Every time when irrelevant thoughts came to my mind, I just stopped reading, I gave my attention to my breathes and began to read again when I felt ready. Sometimes I just stopped reading and thought about interesting points what I read. I felt the pleasure on my mind and its reflactions on my body (especially joy of discovering something new in my heart) and then continued reading. 🛋🙇🏻♀️📖💙#mindfullife #mindfuliving #mindfulnight#mindfuldayeveryday #mindfulthursday#mindfulreading #mindfulbreathing#feeltheinspiration #stefanzweig#geschichteinderdammerung#alacakaranlıktabiröykü #ahmetarpad
Mindfulness is something that you can weave into every facet of life; especially mindful speaking and mindful listening. Today I went to the chocolate shop with my friend. Don't worry, I will not mention delicious chocolates and desserts I have seen there to you. It is another love story 💜🙃This evening, with the aim of trying not to eat all of them, I decided to improve my mindful communication skills. 🙈I practiced mindful listening, really listening with no distraction. I tried to look my friend in the eye, hear what she said (without reacting or interrupting) and just let her express herself and her feelings in a gentle silence. I discovered that it was not easy not to be an interrupter. Most of us get so excited and begin vomiting our thoughts all over the person trying to speak. I’ve been practicing with this for years because of my job. I do better but still have plenty of room for improvement. My mindful listening exercise without eating, drinking and interrupting the conversation seemed to be successful. In this way, I realized that I could feel her emotions more inside me and I enjoyed the deepening of her speech. Mevlana says that: "Not the ones speak the same language, but the ones share the same emotions can understand each other.” I have experienced this one more time tonight and I felt lucky 🙏🏻 I express my gratittude to all my friends who bring my life meaningfullness and happiness. Love you guys 😍💕#mindfuldayeveryday #mindfulevening#mindfullife #mindfuliving #mindfullistening#mindfulcommunication #mindfulmoments#chocolateshop#listeningwithoutdistraction #frienshipgoals#mevlana #feelinglucky
However the weather is too cold at these days, I like to do some activities near the seaside. Birding is a good way for it because it gets us outdoors and into nature. According to studies we get improved health and mental wellbeing through ecotherapy. By being in a natural environment or watching/listening to wildlife, breathing in fresh air, they contribute to alleviating depression and anxiety. There are too many gulls live in Istanbul and sometimes when they come together they make me feel that I am at Hitchcock movie🙄😅But most of times they help decreasing my daily stress. Today I watched them mindfully during their feeding times. It doesn't matter where they live (city or forrest)' I can say that wild is wild 🐦#mindfuliving #birdingdaily #birding#mindfulweekend #seasidelife #lifeofbirds#birdsfeeding #gullslive#mindfuldayeveryday
While working on my third chakra today, I came across this poem written by Zenju E.Manuel. It was an interesting coincidence because third chakra is about personal power and self-esteem. If we have a high self-esteem, we realize that the discomfort we already have is an opportunity to take on the responsibilities involved. If we have a high personal power, we can act in the direction of our foresights. Otherwise we feel weak and make all the lifetime choices with fear of failing so we can't quit from our comfort zone even it destroys our soul. Because guidance of foresight gives motivation and passion about work, but doesn't guarantee to be safe. Nevertheless life leads us to same learning cycles where we may feel more discomfort each time unless we run the risk of leaving our comfort and safety zone. We need to decide: Will we make choices that feeds our souls or will we undermine our own power with the elections against our souls? 🦋🍃🌔👣No one can guide you into your dark moist interior,where the moss has grown in layers,where bamboo could sink itself into you,creating private places.Your innermost earth has no words,so it will not call you.
No, the deep does not speak, think, or take action,It mysteriously leads you,if you will let it,to familiar rhythms played within.
Eventually, you will go unafraidinto your life.feeling into the dark, without doubt thatyour heart is open.
#zenjuearthlynmanuel #mindfuliving#thirdchakra #personalpower #selfesteem#mindfulmoments #foresight#discomfortisanadventure#leavingcomfortzone #believeinyourself#dowhatyoudesire #takeyourresponsibility#fearoffailure #paragliding #babadag#fethiye #mein2009 #tbt🔙
Most of times my mind is busy with planning the schedule of the day or having some talks with people that I have meetings while cooking. Actually, cooking provides a wonderful opportunity to train our minds to be aware and be at the present. It’s also a nice way to get back in touch with foods we eat. This morning I cooked my high protein healthy breakfast mindfully. My exercise have already started with thinking of what my body needs to eat. Then I poured the oil in the pan. I listened to sounds and noticed smells while the heat was increasing. I tried to notice how the addition of each new ingredient affected smells and sounds. I tried to be aware of how my mood and my thinking changed throughout the cooking process. I didn't eat any piece of ingredients at the time of cooking (yes, normally I have been already full before the meal gets ready 🙈😂). This time I realized that I had a lot more fun while cooking and I was more hungry when my breakfast got ready. Oh la la! 👨🏻🍳🍳🍽#mindfuliving #mindfulmornings#mindfulcooking #mindfuldayeveryday#mindfuliving #mindfulmoments#healthyfoodporn #proteinrich#squashomelette #healthylife#yesimindakitchen
We can not spend our lives only listening meditation musics such like we can not eat chai seeds and avocado from the morning till the night! Mindfulness is not for standardize our lives in the way of becoming healthy stereotypes, it is for to help us live in the moment with awareness and state of being fullfilled. More we try mindful exercises, more we gain the ability to feel the flow automatically. So it is important to work mindfulness into our day to day activities or personal choices. Last night, I was at the concert and my mindful listening exercise began spontaneously with singer's tender voice. It caught me and I couldn't even move. I was fully concentrated and recognizing each of sounds comes from different instruments. I realized different feelings in some songs and also felt them on some parts of my body. It was absolutely inspiring 💜🙏🏻#mindfulmoments #mindfullife#mindfuliving #mindfulnight#mindfullistening #mindfulwatching#concert #deniztekin #feeltheflow#feelthemusic #rhythmdivine
This evening, I went to theatre with my friend. We were really excited before it started. I said her that it would be a mindful event for me. With this purpose in mind, during and after the theatre I tried to notice the responses that happen in both my body and my mind. I had fun mostly but from time to time I felt tense. I laughed frequently, especially when there were an amusing anecdote about sexuality. Some parts made me think about how limited our lives and how small our worlds were. I felt so sad to realize it but at that moment I didn't fall into a brown study. After watching I noticed that the ideas, values and content of the theatre seemed to stay with me. For instance, there was a criticisim about too much focus on other people and their lives. Nevertheless, we found ourselves having an intimate chat about one of the actress on the play. Recognising this made us feel ashamed of ourselves but also surprised 😇#mindfulness #mindfulwatching #mindfuliving #mindfulmoments #theatretime#bodyandmind #mindfulthinking
A satisfying breakfast and also mindful breathing are my musts for a good morning. Today I added mindful running for several mornings of a week to my must do list. ☺ Actually running has been always compelling for me compared to walking. I get tired easily and short of breath. But I gave a chance to my body and decided to strengthen my heart. 💜 I said myself that I am not in a hurry and I am not a racehorce either. Jogging might be a good option for slow tempo. I could have deep breathes mindfully while jogging. Besides I could walk when I got tired. Then lets start running! ✌🏻😉 #mindfulrunning#mindfulliving #mindfullife#mindfulbreathing #mindfulmoments#mindfulwalking #seasidelife #healthylife#selfhelp #mindfuljogging
Today, I walked just for walking. I walked with freedom without hurry. There were a few people who were camping and some homeless dogs were running. Life was all around. I felt the calmness and freedom. I looked around and saw how long the beach was, rocks and sand under my feet , black and white clouds and the limitless of the sea. I listened to sounds of the wind and felt the fresh breeze. A bit melancholic, but very peaceful. This time looking around fully focused gave me a chance to notice a little lovely sea shell as a gift. If you be a good child, maybe you can see the love ✌🏻💟#mindfuliving #mindfulweekend#mindfulwalking #mindfullness#mymindfulday #walkingonthesand#seashells#walkingnearthesea#wefoundloveinahopelessplace
Last night, I was at the concert. I was watching the stage by looking at my phone's screen and talking to my friend frequently. It was not boring but my mind reminded me mindful listening as a duty 🙈Then I decided to pay all my attention to my ears. While I was listening the music with my eyes had closed, I was fully focus to the different layers of sound, subtle changes in rhythm, various elevations of pitch and the movement of the instruments and voices. It was incredibly satisfying. I repeated the exercise for a few more songs 👌🏻🎶 #mindfuldayeveryday #mindfulnights#mindfullistening #mindfulliving #concert#aintnosunshine #accusticmusic
