MINDFULNESS MONDAY:
This week we are bringing our attention to awareness of our breath- called zazen.
Suggestion for the week:
• Come to a comfortable sitting position, set a timer for at least 5 minutes and lightly close your eyes
• While sitting in your stillness, bring your attention to your breath, a suggestion of either the rise and fall of your chest as the air enters and exits the lungs, or to the feel of the air as it is passing at the tip of your nose.
• Continue to focus on these sensations, trying to forget about any other distractions that may be present.
• Become aware of any specific thoughts or images that may arise in the mind, but always bring your awareness back to the breath.
• When your timer rings, take a moment to determine how you are feeling. Are you rested, energized, focused or maybe very relaxed and ready for sleep?
This is a simple practice that can be performed anywhere, anytime we need to escape for a moment or simply have a moment of focused quiet for ourselves.