_____________________________________________________________________

Step 7, Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a very simple construct and yet many people have a hard time coming to grips with it in practical terms.

Paying attention to our body, our feelings, our states of mind and various mental contents without greed, hatred and delusion. With a clear, pure, impartial state of mind. Not judging, not calling something good or bad, worth it or not.

Remembering to pay attention to these mental states without prejudice, judging, etc.

Pay attention to the present moment - while things are happening. Not before, not after. When one sensation is focused on we isolate it from all other sensations. If you're eating - you're eating just that food that is being chewed in your mouth. Your attention is there, no on the next bite you've already put on your fork. You're not thinking about what's next...

What you are doing - you are doing. You are paying attention to only it. You see constant movement, changes.

step 1, sitting    step 2, observing mind    step 3, observing body in mind    step 4, observing pain
step 5, observing thought    step 6, observing feelings    step 7, observing breath    step 8, mindfulness

KNOW YOURSELF through meditation.