Summer Meditation Retreat: 6 Mindfulness Practices for Self-Care
What I wasn’t prepared for was how much it would challenge underlying attitudes and assumptions. It can help us discover a deep reservoir of contentment that does not need to be chased after. It can take some time and practice to feel sensations in the body rather than think about them. Is there a sensation in the body that’s particularly strong or clamoring for attention? Again, ask yourself, “What’s happening in my body right now?” Bring the same curiosity to your breath. Take a moment to reflect on the people, places, or situations that bring you joy.
What I wasn’t prepared for was how much it would challenge underlying attitudes and assumptions. It can help us discover a deep reservoir of contentment that does not need to be chased after. It can take some time and practice to feel sensations in the body rather than think about them. Is there a sensation in the body that’s particularly strong or clamoring for attention? Again, ask yourself, “What’s happening in my body right now?” Bring the same curiosity to your breath. Take a moment to reflect on the people, places, or situations that bring you joy.
