Have you been wondering about What is Mindfulness?
In the following clip (4.01mins), Thich Nhat Hanh shares an overview about what is mindfulness? Thich Nhat Hanh discusses how mindfulness is the capacity to be aware of what is going on in this moment and by being in touch with what is happening now, we can feel happiness and gratitude wherever we are. The object of mindfulness can be anything – the sky, the trees or anything else around us and when we learn to (or remember) to bring our attention to this moment, we can see we can be happy right here and right now.
Enjoy this this clip below by Thich Nhat Hanh and see how we can stop running and find happiness now.
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18 Comments
Jeromey
May 29, 2013I love Thich Nhat Hanh. Peace Is Every Step is one of my favourite books. Taking every moment as it comes, is what mindfulness is all about. Jane as always thanks for sharing.
Jane
May 29, 2013thanks for commenting Jeromey – yes Thich Nhat Hanh is a gift in this world that is for sure.
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