By Toni Bernhard — 2015
Toni Bernhard has a mindfulness exercise for bringing compassion to feelings of loneliness.
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Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of meditation app Headspace, explains how practicing mindfulness might help you better cope with stress, handle daunting projects, and get a better workout.
“Be present, be patient, be gentle, be kind . . .
It would be easy to get lost in all kinds of philosophical arguments about how we define who or what we are. This is about finding some space in the mind, less judgement, a greater sense of perspective, in which we see this fundamental truth for ourselves in a very direct and personal way.
In becoming more aware of our own mind, we become more aware of those around us, too, ensuring that harmonious relationships are very much part of our own personal journey to health and happiness.
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“We live in a world that is dependent on how we feel and our perception of life,” says Puddicombe. “When we’re struggling with our minds, it impacts our relationships. It’s the starting point for looking after our body and mind.”