The Tree of Mindfulness 🌳

From deep roots to daily habits, how mindful practice bears the wellbeing fruit you need for a happier, healthier life.

In post #4 of 50 moments of "Mindfulness Made Meaningful” we plant a seed and start a wellbeing journey from root to fruit:

The Tree of Mindfulness

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📜 The Roots and Traditions 

People have long practiced non-judgmental present moment awareness! Mindfulness roots run deep in traditions like:

 - Buddhism

 - Taoism

 - Stoicism 

- Vipassana

 - Hinduism 

☯️ The 8 Foundational Attitudes  

Even the strongest roots need solid ground. And the 8 mindful attitudes will always nourish our growth:

 - Beginner’s Mind

 - Non-Judgement 

 - Acceptance

 - Trust

 - Patience

 - Gratitude

 - Non-Striving

 - Letting-Go 

🌱  Intentional growth

Much like a tree grows strong with water and sun, our intentions gives us a purposeful sense of direction. 

 - To be Open

 - To be Curious

 - To be Kind

 - To be Present

 - To be Empathetic

 - To be Responsive not Reactive

🪵  Core Focus of “Attention” 

Knowing Mindfulness is attending to ‘this moment’ now, means we can focus on anything we choose:

 - Body

 - Breath

 - Sounds 

- Taste

- Thought

- Movement

🌿 The Mindfulness Branches  

And whichever direction we choose, there’s ample opportunity for growth and insight.  

  - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

 - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

 - Mindful Self-Compassion

 - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

🍃 The Practices 

As we grow and deepen connection, we mindfully choose the practices which helps us flourish.

 - The Body Scan

 - Sitting Meditation

 - Breath Awareness

 - Mindful Movement 

🍎 The Fruit 

Whatever your intention for practice, the fruit is always worth your patience. Whether it’s:

 - Mental clarity 

 - Anxiety relief

 - Lower stress

 - Healthier sleep

 - Increased focus

 - Emotional regulation

 - Enhanced wellbeing


 
Waves of transformation

Waves of Transformation

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Derek Hill

Waking Waves
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