Mindfulness for Beginners: A Practical Guide To Awakening and Finding Peace In Your Life!

By Alexander Yamashita

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to apply the concepts and practices of mindfulness in day to day life.This textual guide begins by presenting common scenarios and modern day practices that may interfere with one's connection to the present – a very delicate yet often overlooked matter. People who are preoccupied with thoughts of the past, future and whatnot may not realize that their lives are slipping by their fingers. Moreover, it only contributes to unnecessary stress. In an effort to address this dilemma, various meditation techniques (both formal and informal types) are explained in detail in this book. These aid one in becoming relaxed, less stressed and present-centered (the goal of mindfulness
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lito Publishing
• Release date: Jun 19, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533724793

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Introduction

I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, Mindfulness for Beginners: A practical guide to awakening and finding peace in your life!

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to apply the concepts and practices of mindfulness in day to day life.

This textual guide begins by presenting common scenarios and modern day practices that may interfere with one’s connection to the present – a very delicate yet often overlooked matter. People who are preoccupied with thoughts of the past, future and whatnot may not realize that their lives are slipping by their fingers. Moreover, it only contributes to unnecessary stress. In an effort to address this dilemma, various meditation techniques (both formal and informal types) are explained in detail in this book. These aid one in becoming relaxed, less stressed and present-centered (the goal of mindfulness).

Additionally, this book presents scientifically based evidence on the effects of mindfulness on the brain and, ultimately, of one’s general wellbeing. It serves as proof of the potency of mindfulness and of the techniques that are utilized to reach such a state.

Thanks again for purchasing this book,

I hope you enjoy it!

Alexander Yamashita

Chapter 1:

Living on Autopilot

Kundalini is a dormant potential force sleeping within humans. It is an esoteric component of the so-called subtle body. In the Hindu tradition, the subtle body consists of drops of essence or bindu, psychic centers known as chakras, energy channels called nadis, and prana, which is a subtle energy. Wake up. Take a shower. Drive to work. Eat brunch. Finish paper work. Pick up children from school. Eat dinner with the family. Sleep. Repeat.

Sometimes, due to the routine of everyday life, mental processes become seemingly programmed and the body moves on its own accord in a series of memorized movements. Avoiding shortcuts such as multitasking and planning ahead proves to be quite a challenge. What started out as a time-saving procedure developed into a habit and, eventually, became a way of life. Consequently, in the midst of it all – of the race against time – the connection to the present is gradually fading away and may eventually become lost. Has anybody taken the time lately to just stop and examine the surroundings without worry or judgment? Probably, only less than 5% of the overall population will be able to answer affirmatively.

Switching to Manual

Mindfulness is a multifaceted state that begins with knowingly paying close attention to life, devoid of judgment, and ends with being current – of treating the present moment as if it were the only moment. This means that there is increased awareness of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual states, as well as of the environment. All the insecurities and uncertainties of the mind are thrown away and the world is seen objectively. It creates room