Okay, so today I wanted to try this “mindful path psychology” thing. I’ve heard about it, you know, being present and all that. I figured, why not give it a shot? I’m always rushing around, my mind is usually a total mess, so maybe this could help.
I started this morning, right after I woke up. Instead of grabbing my phone, I just sat on the edge of my bed. That felt weird, I gotta admit.
My First Try
- I closed my eyes.
- I tried to focus on my breathing. In, out, in, out… you get the idea.
- My mind kept wandering, though. I started thinking about work, about breakfast, about that stupid thing I said yesterday… everything!
- But then, I’d gently bring my attention back to my breath. It was like a little tug-of-war in my head.
I did this for, like, five minutes. It felt like forever at first. But after a while, I started to feel… calmer. A little less frantic, anyway.
Throughout the Day
Throughout the day, I tried to keep this “mindfulness” thing going. While I was making coffee, I really paid attention to the smell, the sound of the water dripping, the warmth of the mug in my hands. Sounds kinda corny, I know, but it was… nice.
When I was walking to work, I noticed the trees, the way the sun felt on my skin, the sounds of the city around me. Normally, I’m just plugged into my headphones, totally oblivious.
Even during meetings, I tried to really listen to what people were saying, instead of just waiting for my turn to talk or zoning out completely.
End of the Day Reflection
It’s the end of the day. The result? Well I am not, suddenly enlightened or anything. My mind still wandered all over the place, It’s a practice after all, I have got told that I need to keep doing it to get the benefits.
But I do feel a little… different. Like I actually experienced my day, instead of just rushing through it.I feel less stressed.I feel a little more connected to, well, everything.
I’m definitely going to keep trying this. Maybe I’ll even try a longer meditation tomorrow. Who knows, maybe this “mindful path” thing actually works.
