Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 2439: The Honest Guide to Mindfulness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Aug 5, 2022
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Mindfulness Is Hard Reality
- Mindfulness is a powerful practice but often misunderstood due to idealized marketing images.
- It requires realistic awareness that it is challenging and not just peaceful meditation moments.
Mindfulness Is Messy
- Mindfulness practice is messy and irregular, with progress in fits and starts.
- Accepting this messiness mirrors life and is key to genuine mindfulness practice.
Mindfulness Feels Uncomfortable
- Mindfulness brings discomfort as old mental habits arise and resisting urges is challenging.
- This discomfort is precisely why mindfulness is so effective and transformative.