Guided Mindfulness: Ancestral Practice
This practice addresses the ways that culture, family, and/or communities of friends, teachers, and spiritual mentors, who are now ancestors, guide our lives, and the role they play in shaping...
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Remember, prior to beginning this practice, the four points of mindfulness before beginning this practice:
- Paying attention.
- On purpose.
- In the present moment.
- Without judgement.
This is a simple practice that can be done at any time or moment of the day. It can be done sitting or standing or reclining. It is up to you and when you need it. For the purpose of this practice, you should be sitting comfortably and with no distractions. Counting the breaths are important and offer the foundation for the four points of mindfulness. Once you have a firm number on how many breaths you take in one minute, you can utilize this practice at any time for as long as it is needed whether you need 15 seconds before a meeting, 30 seconds before responding to another, or a 60 second vacation.