Mindfulness

Ahhhhhhhh..... "Mindfulness is a mental state, characterized by concentrated awareness of one's thoughts, actions or motivations..."

Today I am sharing the definition of "Mindfulness" from WIKIPEDIA. Why? I simply cannot write it any better... This knowledge is very important to share, BECAUSE it is liberating! YES. My dear friend and supporter Deborah Metzger, founder of Princeton Center for Yoga and Health is running frequently workshops around this context: "Mindfulness Stress Reduction" (http://www.princetonyoga.com/).

Take just a couple of minutes to read the following - and let it sink in. Perhaps there is some wisdom in there for you! On you path to personal Freedom....

"By residing more frequently in the present moment, practitioners begin to see both inner and outer aspects of reality. Internally, one sees that the mind is continually chattering with commentary or judgement. By noticing that the mind is continually making commentary, one has the ability to carefully observe those thoughts, seeing them for what they are without aversion or judgment. Those practicing mindfulness realize that "thoughts are just thoughts." One is free to release a thought ("let it go") when one realizes that the thought may not be concrete reality or absolute truth. Thus, one is free to observe life without getting caught in the commentary. Many "voices" or messages may speak to one within the "vocal" (discursive) mind. It is important to be aware that the messages one hears during "thinking" may not be accurate or helpful, but rather may be translations of, or departures from truth.
As one more closely observes inner reality, one finds that happiness is not exclusively a quality brought about by a change in outer circumstances, but rather that realizing happiness often starts with loosening and releasing attachment to thoughts, predispositions, and "scripts"; thereby releasing "automatic" reactions toward pleasant and unpleasant situations or feelings."