Living Mindfully (as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh) - Page 2

[mum21andtwins]

Originally Posted by Danidama

“Whatever the tasks, do them slowly
with ease,
in mindfulness,
so not do any tasks with the goal
of getting them over with.
Resolve to each job in a relaxed way,
with all your attention.”

- Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master

i have to hang that up in our kitchen!

[AngelBee]

[AngelBee]

Originally Posted by mum21andtwins

i have to hang that up in our kitchen!

That is a great quote.

Honestly, I am constantly rushing from one thing to another. I need to slow down and be in the moment.

[Aeress]

I find myself wanting to be mindful in the summer, life seems to slow down for me in the summer. I try to stay mindful at all times, but for some reason summer is easier.
It is so difficult to stop the running list I have in my head. Even as a young child I was thinking ahead to later in the day, tomorrow, next week. I was always planning, making lists etc. Hard to let go of 33 years worth of planning.

I have found that my relationship with my children improves when I am more mindful.


I am UU/Pagan in beliefs but I draw many parts of religion into my life. I find it very fulfilling including so many different paths.