I don’t know about you – but I am so busy these days that I feel wired – hyper – and distracted. Maybe it’s our culture or just my temperament. Am I a prisoner of my high energy? I think not – lately, the quieter parts of me are beckoning me to call for a silent revolution.
Suddenly I find myself taking random and spontaneous breaks of mindfulness during various times of the day. I could be sitting in my car in the height of midday traffic – stressed out, on my way to my next client, and I am breathing deeply. I could be in the crowded parking lot at Trader Joes, impatiently waiting for a spot and there I am breathing again. I could be teaching a demanding class and I close my eyes and just breathe.
The beauty of these occurances is that they are effortless and flexible. I am not locked into a relaxation/meditation program that adds stress and frustration at my failure to keep up with it. I am not scheduling long sessions or mindfulness appointments with myself. Although I do practice yoga regularly – my practice is unstructured yet consistent.
When it comes to mindfulness breaks – for the time being I am open and satisfied with random and surprising occurances!
