The Darkness Helps You See the Stars

Hi, y'all,

Here are this week’s micro-mindfulness practices. Take your time with the one that resonates the most with you.

• 3 things beginners of mindfulness practice need.

• 1 best practice for the mindful pause to help you manage internal distractions.

• 3 common hurdles to overcome when learning the intentional pause technique.

Mindfulness is like the darkness. It helps you see the stars.

Let’s dive in.

Quote

I will love the light, for it shows me the way,

yet I will endure the darkness, for it shows me the stars.

- Og Mandino

Insight      

Three things that beginners of mindfulness practice need:

Beginners of mindfulness practice do not need:

• Hours of meditation

• The ability to sit in one position

• To be a monk or a nun.

Instead, all you need is:

• 3-7 minutes

• 1 intention

• To be yourself.

Don’t overcomplicate it.

For reflection and journaling this week: What is one techniq…