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Mindfulness

The definition of mindfulness can be confusing initially, but upon closer examination of its origins and cultures that use the term, mindfulness is the practice of marrying the mind with the heart.

Beginning with the most literal definition, mindfulness involves holding ourselves fully in the present moment, being mindful of ourselves and all that is around us, holding ourselves fully present, observing and not judging, just witnessing. Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn, scientist, writer and meditation teacher further explains that “For all Asian languages, the word for mind and heart are the same.  If you’re not hearing ‘heartfulness’ when you hear ‘mindfulness’ you’re not understanding.  Mindfulness is not about the cognitive, cold, clinical mind, it includes the heart.”

Yet another definition, somewhat similar is stated as “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.” How we do this is where we choose to become the student and learn the skills, because it does take practice, and that is why I have created a category dedicated specifically to Mindfulness here on the blog.

Without Mindfulness we will not find nor experience Contentment.

Since going back through all of my past posts and recategorizing them I discovered that many of them are categorized with both Contentment and Mindfulness because a skill of how to be mindful is being shared in order for the reader to experience contentment.

As you strengthen the skill of Mindfulness, may you discover more calm and steadiness in your everydays and a clarity and courage to honor your true self.

A Daily State of Calm: A Necessity to Living Well
A Daily State of Calm: A Necessity to Living Well

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Monday January 30, 2023

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13 Unexpected Forms of Clutter Preventing Your Everyday Life from Soaring
13 Unexpected Forms of Clutter Preventing Your Everyday Life from Soaring

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Monday January 23, 2023

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The Best Investment to Make in 2023: Yourself
The Best Investment to Make in 2023: Yourself

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Monday January 16, 2023

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348: The Paradox of Manifesting the Life You Have Envisioned
348: The Paradox of Manifesting the Life You Have Envisioned

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Wednesday January 4, 2023

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A New Approach to Begin a Brand New Year
A New Approach to Begin a Brand New Year

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How to Master Life? Let Go of This One Bad Habit
How to Master Life? Let Go of This One Bad Habit

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Monday December 19, 2022

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Contentment is Found in the Details of Our Daily Lives
Contentment is Found in the Details of Our Daily Lives

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Monday December 12, 2022

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Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Invites Self-Sabotage, and How to Move Past this Temporary Discomfort into Your Best Life
Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Invites Self-Sabotage, and How to Move Past this Temporary Discomfort into Your Best Life

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Monday December 5, 2022

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Yes, the famous line in Love, Actually rings true, let me explain
Yes, the famous line in Love, Actually rings true, let me explain

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Monday November 28, 2022

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Stop Waiting to Start Living, A Simple Change that Will Make an Awesome Difference
Stop Waiting to Start Living, A Simple Change that Will Make an Awesome Difference

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Monday November 21, 2022

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Shifting your Default Mindset from Scarcity to Abundance
Shifting your Default Mindset from Scarcity to Abundance

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Monday November 7, 2022

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18 Ideas to Add A Touch of Brightness to Your Autumnal Everydays
18 Ideas to Add A Touch of Brightness to Your Autumnal Everydays

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Monday October 31, 2022

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The Art of Living Subtly and How It Decreases Everyday Stress
The Art of Living Subtly and How It Decreases Everyday Stress

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Monday October 24, 2022

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Let’s Relax, A Simple 10-Step How-To Guide
Let’s Relax, A Simple 10-Step How-To Guide

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Monday October 17, 2022

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The Joy of Finding Home Within Yourself
The Joy of Finding Home Within Yourself

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One of the Most Important Times to Let Go and Just Trust
One of the Most Important Times to Let Go and Just Trust

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Slow Down to Find Your Purpose and Begin Living Your Beautiful Life
Slow Down to Find Your Purpose and Begin Living Your Beautiful Life

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Monday September 26, 2022

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339: The Paradox of True Contentment
339: The Paradox of True Contentment

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Wednesday September 7, 2022

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Saying ‘No’ to a Culture of Non-truths and Finally Finding Inner Calm
Saying ‘No’ to a Culture of Non-truths and Finally Finding Inner Calm

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How to Practice Mindfulness in the Everyday
How to Practice Mindfulness in the Everyday

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How to Live a Simple Life
How to Live a Simple Life

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Monday August 8, 2022

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336: How to Live a Life that Nourishes Your Brain, Thereby Elevating the Quality of Your Entire Life
336: How to Live a Life that Nourishes Your Brain, Thereby Elevating the Quality of Your Entire Life

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Why Not . . . Be Curious Instead of Certain? 9 Benefits for Living Everyday with Curiosity
Why Not . . . Be Curious Instead of Certain? 9 Benefits for Living Everyday with Curiosity

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Monday July 18, 2022

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333: What I Do to Lessen Jet Lag (flying from the West Coast to Western Europe)
333: What I Do to Lessen Jet Lag (flying from the West Coast to Western Europe)

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To live intelligently, thoughtfully and sincerely each day to experience fulfilling true contentment every day.

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Happy Monday and welcome to a new week where one month dances into a new month. Speaking of new ➡️ New on the blog, this week's Monday Motivational post - A Daily State of Calm: A Necessity to Living Well . Discover how you know you are readily in such state and how to return to it if you are not. Also, the valuable importance of this powerful skill. 

This image captures the clarity gained when all is calm as we slipped up to the mountain this weekend for a short romp on the classic skis. Hoping your weekend was rejuvenating and exactly what you had desired. Bonne journée 😌
Walking on clouds of snow these two for our morning weekend snow venture!
An excerpt to bring a deep reassuring breath of calm and steadiness confirming that you are on the path that is uniquely made for you: From the January 28th entry, titled "Your Journey" found in the January chapter, "Let Go of What Doesn't Work, and Embrace the Unknown" in #tsll3rdbook  The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment

Where to pick up your copy:
➡️ hardback, paperback, ebook, audio - wherever you shop for your favorite books (Amazon, Audible, Apple Books, Google Books, etc.)

➡️ signed copies, shop directly on TSLL blog (link in profile)

➡️ signed copies for Bendite locals (in-person or online) - @roundaboutbooks , signed copies for Wallowa County locals - @bookloftoforegon 

#tsllquotables 

illustration created by @sarahloeckerart exclusively for TSLL
A moment captured earlier this week as I and Norman settled down in the evening while Little One revved up! Oh! And it's Friday, which means it is This & That Day on the blog! Stop by to discover ➡️ A new British drama series that is being well received and I cannot wait for it to become available in the states, quite a few winter clothing sales to explore, books on averting self-sabotage, welcoming the tranquility back into your everydays, a comedic gardening novel, and a book on what loving really entails. A new film to prompt more than a bit of laughter with a star-studded cast, and a new comedy on AppleTV+ starring Harrison Ford in a role that looks quite hilarious in its concept. Oh! And a new translation of Colette’s two classic novels. And good news, there is still much more – for the home, for the table, for your wardrobe, you get the idea. ☺️

#tsllrrads #tsllsimpleluxuries #tslllepapillon
A Croque Madame for dîner! The final épisode in this past season 5 of the cooking show! ➡️ @tsllcookingshow 

#tsllrecipe
Mid-week, and concluding a day that ended well with @nigelslater 's Spaghetti Bolognese, "a really good spaghetti bolognese" as the recipe is aptly named 🍷☺️

#tsllrecipe @tsllcookingshow

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