Mindfulness Meditation

July 7, 2006 by Vishal | No Comments

Mindfulness meditation is a practice of seeing and observing things with complete awareness without judging or analyzing the events. You can practice this while sitting, walking, eating, drinking or while performing any activity. Here are some examples of how you can apply mindfulness in your daily life:

Mindfulness Eating

Before starting a meal, take a few deep breaths. Just watch how the breath fills your lungs and how it leaves. Once your mind is free of distractions, become aware of the hunger you are experiencing. Watch the food and appreciate the sight of it. Be aware of it’s smell. Feel your hunger growing. Slowly touch the food and be mindful of how it feels. Now slowly take a bite and feel the taste. Chew it thoroughly and be fully aware of the process. Be aware of how it moves down your digestive system. If you are a victim of overeating, you’ll find this practice extremely beneficial. Overeating happens when our awareness is not in our eating. When you are fully aware of your eating, you’ll know exactly when to stop.

Mindfulness Walking

Just like eating, closely observe your body while walking. Become aware of your steps. How it feels when your feet touch the ground. Feel the surface (if barefoot). Watch your breath. Feel the tension in your thigh and calf muscles. Be mindful of your arms swinging.

With some effort, you can apply mindfulness to any activity you undertake - brushing, bathing, standing, etc. The more you become mindful of things going around you, the more you’ll see things clearly. The more you see things clearly, the better you’ll be in a position to take right decisions.

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