Skills

Skills Required to Practice Mindfulness

Open mind:

Be open to the newness of each experience. Remember that every moment is a new moment.

Non-judgementally:

Don't put labels or interpretations on yourself or others. Focus on what is, not on what ‘should' be.

Effectively:

Focus on what works. Use skills to deal effectively with the situation. Don't get stuck in wishing things were different.

Patiently :

Accept the moment as it is and wait for it to unfold as it does.

Trustingly:

Trust your own experience. There is no ‘right' response, no ‘right' way to feel.

Non-striving:

Practice just being with what is. Stay with the moment as it is. Don't reach for something different.

With Acceptance:

Take stock of things as they are, and practice accepting. Acceptance is not the same as being passive or approving of something.

Letting Go:

Once you have observed the moment, let it go. Don't get drawn into momentary thoughts and emotions. Notice their pull, but then let them go.