Developing Mindfulness
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Overview of Practice
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Intention to cultivate awareness and mindfulness
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Returning to peripheral awareness again and again
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Attention to what is occurring in the present moment
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Observing thoughts, feelings, sensations
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The attitude is non-judgmental and interested
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Accept all thoughts, reject none, hold onto none
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Introduction – 5 Minutes
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Prepare the Room and Relax
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Light a candle
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Listen to Music
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Top to Bottom Body Scan – Relax fully
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Focus on Deep Breathing – In through the nose, out through the mouth.
The Meditation - 30 Minutes
Part One
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Keep your eyes open and Be Still.
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Bring your attention to the Object of Meditation: Mindfulness
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Separate from your attachments
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Pay attention to your Peripheral Awareness
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Unite with a Three-Fold Awareness: Thinking, Feeling, and Sensing
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Feel at One with all creation
Part Two
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Close your eyes and Be Still​
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On 1st. breath, Think, "I am aware and mindful."
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On 2nd. breath, Feel, "I am aware and mindful."
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On 3rd. breath, Sense, "I am aware and mindful."
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Repeat the sequence of three, four times.
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End the practice and give thanks to Jesus
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Related Guided Meditation/Contemplation
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