Mindfulness in everyday life
Posted on Jun 29th, 2008
by 
Elke
Elke
Times were and are changing, even in my life. In a way : what is really important ? It quiet disturbed me, I felt unhappy, slept not well and so on.
I started an 8 week course in Mindfulness, hoping to get things clarified. Two more weeks to go now.
It is a course by phone counselling, during that time you have a short meditation and you discuss with your cousellor the past week. Pratice takes time and I had to learn to make time to meditate again. I liked to integrate some simple exercises in my everyday life too. They were very helpful. My sleeping problems disappeared in no time and strangely enough I felt more secure on the road :).
Suddenly, life put me in a situation where I had to go to the bottom of my emotions. It took me totally of guard, it felt like an earthquake. I still don't know why, because in my mind I was "well prepared" for the situation and looking forward to it in a happy way.
Was and is there something else than picking up the pieces and closing ? Is there somethng else under the rubble ? Was that "what still was" worthwhile the try ? I felt there was and I communicated that. I got a positive response. A new beginning. That in itself gives me peace.
It is saying goodby to "what is not" too. Even when you feel that very clearly, it still will take time. Time to understand. Mildfulness to feel " I don't know anymore".
I started an 8 week course in Mindfulness, hoping to get things clarified. Two more weeks to go now.
It is a course by phone counselling, during that time you have a short meditation and you discuss with your cousellor the past week. Pratice takes time and I had to learn to make time to meditate again. I liked to integrate some simple exercises in my everyday life too. They were very helpful. My sleeping problems disappeared in no time and strangely enough I felt more secure on the road :).
Suddenly, life put me in a situation where I had to go to the bottom of my emotions. It took me totally of guard, it felt like an earthquake. I still don't know why, because in my mind I was "well prepared" for the situation and looking forward to it in a happy way.
Was and is there something else than picking up the pieces and closing ? Is there somethng else under the rubble ? Was that "what still was" worthwhile the try ? I felt there was and I communicated that. I got a positive response. A new beginning. That in itself gives me peace.
It is saying goodby to "what is not" too. Even when you feel that very clearly, it still will take time. Time to understand. Mildfulness to feel " I don't know anymore".
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August 2008 
Elke, I read this carefully, not sure how best to respond, just wanted to say I hear you sister, you are in my thoughts, sending love and a big hug. Hope the remainder of your course goes well.
Thank you :).
I still feel “earthquake-ish ” at times, only time will give me the answers I guess.
I try to take good care of myself now.
Hi Elke
And I suppose sometimes we just don’t know, and when we want to and the earthquake is rumbling we do feel afraid or thrown off balance,
it sounds like you are following your heart and exploring where this is leading, although it may feel off the mark in some sense you are where you should be my friend.
I have experienced saying goodbye to ” what is not ” realizing that and as you said finding peace to truly understand and be open to allowing strength from that.
Exploring who we really are and embracing that can be a lonely space, yet we are never alone…
I hope you are well Elke and know you have all your friends here,
may you find the answers you seek..
Blessings and love to you…
Thank you for your encouraging words, Ange.