The Big Idea: Mindfulness is “the awareness that arises by paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.”
Meditation practice means showing up consistently, not about achieving a specific state.
Samadhi is “onepointedness”. Meditation cultivates the ability to focus attention. Meditation trains and reshapes the mind.
Sitting meditation means to sit with dignity. Like a mountain.
Let your breath be your anchor during meditation.
For standing meditation, let a tree be your inspiration.
For lying meditation, let a lake be your inspiration.
Watch your thoughts without thinking them. Like you might look out through the window at the water drops while it rains outside.
Aim for 45 minutes of meditation daily, though every moment can be made mindful – if 45 minutes is too much.