I'm sure you've all heard about "Mindfulness". Read about it in magazines and blogs.
In it's short form, it just means slowing down, taking a few deep breaths, paying attention to the breaths, and paying attention to your immediate surroundings, hopefully with some appreciation.
In it's long, obsessive, faddish form it's almost a religion, with a whole set of books and accessories and courses that supposedly help you to be Mindful. This form is a kind of secular substitute for prayer.
This article by Heather King at the Mind&Spirit blog examines and explodes the Mindfulness industry. If you are not already familiar with Heather's writing, then prepare yourself for a treat. She does it really, really well.
And you will love her final sentence!
In it's short form, it just means slowing down, taking a few deep breaths, paying attention to the breaths, and paying attention to your immediate surroundings, hopefully with some appreciation.
In it's long, obsessive, faddish form it's almost a religion, with a whole set of books and accessories and courses that supposedly help you to be Mindful. This form is a kind of secular substitute for prayer.
This article by Heather King at the Mind&Spirit blog examines and explodes the Mindfulness industry. If you are not already familiar with Heather's writing, then prepare yourself for a treat. She does it really, really well.
And you will love her final sentence!
