19th June 2010

How often do we go through life only seeing our own version of it?  It is very rare to be able to see your own version, that of those around you and the impact that these different views can have on further events.  Normally this is because we are living our life so fast we do not have enough time to process all the information.  Mindfulness slows things down and gives you space.  The regular practice of mindfulness gives you regular breaks from the the constant barrage of information and sensory input.  This can help us to make more rounded decisions of all the events in our lives and those we interact with.  There might be less times when we mis-understand events around us or when we become confused or over-emotional.  If we feel a situation may be out of our control it is good to just stop for a moment and focus on the breath/senses/present moment without judging for a few moments and see what happens.