A Gentle Introduction To Mindfulness

Some ten or fifteen years ago I read the book Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff, And It’s All Small Stuff, by Richard Carlson. I loved it. And while the title is catchy at the expense of being deceitful (of course it’s not all small stuff, which the author acknowledges between the covers), the book lays down principles that are at the core of peaceful and mindful living. I’ve read a small trove of books in the self-help arena since then, and I’ve learned to walk the mindfulness walk with some success, mostly by keeping it simple. The end result: more peaceful feelings, less anxiety.

Mindfulness is one of the most important things I've learned late in life. I appreciate that it's not for everyone. But I also appreciate that it's greatly misunderstood by much of the public, in part because the field is loaded with fancy and lofty terms that many - myself included - find off-putting. This often leads to eye-rolls and quick dismissal. Which is unfortunate.

I've written a short, personal essay that introduces mindfulness as I would have liked it to have been introduced to me. Without all the mumbo jumbo. So if you're open to new possibilities, follow this link:

A Gentle Introduction To Mindfulness

Note that there is no financial sales catch here. I'm just sharing what I've learned. From my blog, Joseph Gunn Writing. Thank you.