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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.

Believe You Too Can Fly
Believe You Too Can Fly

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Monday February 22, 2010

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Find Your Sunshine
Find Your Sunshine

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Daily Luxuries
Daily Luxuries

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Morning Task, Evening Pleasure
Morning Task, Evening Pleasure

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A Reflective Respite
A Reflective Respite

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A Colorful Beginning
A Colorful Beginning

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The Nourishment of Books
The Nourishment of Books

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

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The new regular monthly posting continues with February in the Garden at Le Papillon, February 2023. @lepapillongarden 

Exclusively for TOP Tier Members, discover the 12 Tasks, Contemplations, Finds and Simple Joys shared this month on the blog. 

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Sunday morning pain au chocolat, warm out of the oven. 

Homemade batch of about 15 croissants, frozen, defrosted one overnight and proofed for two hours while we take our morning walk, returning home to savor with a Cuppa and weekend newspapers. 😌🥐🥐🥐🥐 

Watch episode 6 of Season 2 of @tsllcookingshow ➡️ https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/vodcasts2e6/

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An excerpt to remind you to let go of doubt when if others don't "get" you: From the February 3rd entry, titled "Trust Your Intuition as You Plot Out Your Journey" found in the February chapter, "Be Yourself Fully, But Stay Vulnerable" 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 

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Happy Friday! And happy This & That Day on the blog! Stop by and discover ➡️ A new French film that received high praise and awards when it debuted at film festivals last year, a new French series I am loving and three British series to sit down and enjoy as their new seasons have been released, five books in a variety of genres – traveling alone, sex, well-being and more. Clothing to continue to look chic as winter winds down and a newish dramedy starring an Academy Award winner that I thoroughly enjoyed watching these past couple of weeks. Still! Much more!
An excerpt from today's new episode of @thesimplesophisticatepodcast ➡️ The Skill of Presence and Why It is at the Core of True Contentment, episode #350

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A new month begins and that means A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon video chat for TOP Tier Members is now up to view on the blog. 🫖

Join us as we talk about books I am enjoying and recommending, take a full and detailed tour of the new office bookshelves, enjoy walks in the snow and on the coast with the pups, two thoughts to ponder to begin this month's discussion and still much more. I do hope You will join us. Wishing everyone a wonderful start to a brand new month. 😌

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