In order to strengthen mindfulness and cultivate mindfulness qualities we need to integrate this practice into our life.
It means when someone triggers us and a rise of anger shoots through us that we recognize it and pause so that the next words that come out of our mouths aren’t ones we’ll later regret.
It means when we’re stuck in a traffic jam or lineup that as soon as begin feeling impatient we use the opportunity to turn to the breath so that stress doesn’t grow in our mind and body.
It means being kind and forgiving towards ourselves... and noticing what’s happening within when we’re outside of formal practice.
The work we do off the cushion is how we integrate the work we do on the cushion. #DailyCalm