Many believe that mindfulness belongs only on a meditation cushion in a quiet room. In reality, the true test of mindfulness is how we maintain it during a stressful workday or a difficult conversation.
Finding Zen in the Chaos
Whether it is the simple act of feeling the warmth of a tea cup or noticing your breath while waiting in traffic, these small "anchors" bring us back to the present moment.
When we practice mindfulness in daily life, we move from a state of "reacting" to a state of "responding." We gain the freedom to choose our actions rather than being driven by blind emotion.