Namaste,
I am Devi.
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Today's session is called Beyond the Breath,
Deepening Mindfulness in Daily Life.
We'll explore how mindfulness can gently flow into everyday activities like walking,
Eating or even listening.
Together,
We'll practice being more present in the simple and ordinary moments of life.
So,
Often when we think of mindfulness,
We imagine sitting still,
Eyes closed,
Focusing only on the breath.
And the breath is a beautiful anchor,
Always within us,
Steady and calm.
But mindfulness is not limited to that.
Mindfulness is awareness.
It's the art of being awake to this very present.
Think of how often we go through the day on autopilot.
We drink our tea,
But hardly taste it.
We drive somewhere and barely notice the road.
We listen to someone we love,
But our mind is already answering those emails.
When we practice bringing mindfulness into everyday life,
Everything changes.
Eating becomes an act of gratitude.
Walking becomes an act of grounding.
And listening becomes an act of love.
This shift doesn't require extra time.
What it requires is presence.
The ordinary becomes extraordinary when we truly arrive in it.
And today I'll talk about three practices we can do.
Mindfulness drinking is the first one.
If you have a cup of tea or coffee,
Or maybe even just water near you,
Pick it up gently.
Notice the weight in your hand,
The temperature of the cup.
Bring it slowly to your lips.
Take a sip with full attention.
Notice the taste,
The texture,
The warmth or coolness.
Feel it move down into your body.
And if you don't have a drink nearby,
Simply notice your breath.
Those deep inhales and long exhales.
Each cycle is a reminder of life moving through you.
And the next practice I would like to talk is about mindfulness walking or maybe sitting.
If you are sitting,
Notice the contact between your body and the chair or the floor.
Feel the support beneath you.
And if you're walking,
Slow down just a little.
Notice the sensation of your feet touching the ground,
Heel to toe,
Step by step.
With each movement,
Silently say to yourself,
I am here,
I am present.
Now the next practice is mindfulness listening.
Bring to mind someone you care about.
Imagine the next time they speak to you,
Can you listen with your whole heart?
Not planning your response,
Not drifting away,
Simply being there for their words,
For their tone,
And most importantly,
For their feelings.
Mindful listening is one of the greatest gifts we can give.
It tells the other person you matter and I am here with you.
And as you return from these practices,
Notice how you feel.
Mindfulness is not about escaping life,
It's about meeting it fully,
Beyond the breath.
Every sip of tea,
Every step,
Every conversation can be infused with awareness and presence.
Thank you so much for sharing this time with me.
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Until next time,
May you carry the presence into small moments of your daily life.
Namaste.
