How did you use mindfulness today?

[Tornadic Thoughts]

I smudged my space and myself, baked some g/f vegan mini apple/cinnamon loaves to share with others, made lunch for a practitioner I'll be visiting tomorrow, took a walk and noticed every other living thing along the path and expressed gratitude for the messages found in each, breathed deeply and on purpose, and reached out via phone to make contact with someone who lives alone.

 

[Lionheart]

I used mindfulness by focusing in on the current moment and remembering my many blessings, (to fend off depression) and to keep me centered on the positive things in my life. It has been difficult to do, my mind keeps wandering off to the negative. I am making progress tho!

 

[VioletButterfly]

Trying to stay present with myself through prayer, and in providing compassion and kindness for myself through a rough day.

 

[Ronin]

Remembering I am pissed off about yesterday, and years of something else, ergo blowing up on caring people for having stupid personal commentary today would not improve that anger, or anything. :smug: :bored: So, by a chill the f*ck out... whichever that is in DBTlanguage.

 

[VioletButterfly]

Breathing and distraction, and support form a furry little, stuffed critter and God.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

Doubled up the work gloves, grabbed a long sleeve hoodie, the thickest jeans I've got, my rubber boots and got busy harvesting stinging nettles at a friends' place. Must. Stay. Focused. (or OUCH!)

Having free nettles to dehydrate and make infusions or tinctures with....priceless. It helps me remain mindful of the abundance that surrounds in some of the most obvious places that I used to never pay attention to. Funny how shift happens, ay?

 

[VioletButterfly]

I turned off the news, turned on some peaceful music, have lit my light of hope candle, and am sipping English Breakfast tea while I journal and reflect upon a few things. Breathing and just letting the thoughts flow through my mind and heart. Turning the anxiety down a notch from where it was when I flipped around fitfully all night.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

Deep breathing multiple times (while stretching/driving/waiting in line/talking on the phone), dehydrated more herbs and greens stems (stinging nettle/oregano/holy basil/catnip/kale and chard stems), and stood over the mountain stream on the little bridge thingy and blessed the waters and all the life it supports, as I also asked for forgiveness on behalf of the human race for f*cking so much of it up along the way.

 

[VioletButterfly]

A lot of pulling myself back into the present through grounding and breathing. Having chai tea right now to keep myself focused, calm and comforted so I'll want to stay present with myself.

 

[shatter eyes]

I listen to my body and cancelled two appointments today. I feel very rundown and needed rest.

 

[Teasel]

Hope you feel better soon @shatter eyes :-)

Deep breathing exercise x about 5 times

 

[Abstract]

I did grounding. I listened to music and appreciated it even though stressed. I noted my environment. I accepted my situation and related emotions.