I Like...

What is it that you like? What are your preferences, tastes? Conversely, what do you not like? It is good to discover these preferences when discovering mindfulness. Then we can be appreciative for what we have.

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I like.

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One of the most pleasant ways to cultivate mindfulness is to notice the things that bring you joy.

By taking the time to appreciate these moments,

You are training the mind to recognize more of them in the future.

In this meditation,

You will be taking a short walk and noticing what makes you happy.

Joy does not simply happen to us.

You have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

Henry Nguyen Find somewhere to walk.

It may be in a park,

On a trail,

Or around your block.

You don't need to be anywhere special.

Before starting to walk,

Stand and take a few deep breaths.

Notice the feeling of breathing at your nostrils.

Ground yourself in the sensation of your feet on the ground,

Tuning into the weight of the body and the gravity holding you down.

Begin walking at a normal pace.

While moving,

Look for something you like.

You may not love everything you see or experience,

But there are likely sights,

Feelings,

And sounds that you like.

It can be simple as a color or a shape of a thing.

When you notice something you like,

Say to yourself,

I like that tree,

Or I like the color blue,

Or I like the birds chirping.

Say this silently in your head whenever you notice something you enjoy.

Remember there is no right or wrong with this practice.

Be true to yourself and whatever you like.

When your mind wanders off or falls into judgment,

Come back to the present moment by grounding yourself in the feeling of the feet on the ground as you walk.

Then open back up to the experiences you are enjoying.

Now enjoy your walk and discover what you like.