86Thousand400: Mindfulness

By concentrating on the moment we're in, the worries of the past and the anxieties of the future dissipate

How often - even before we began - have we declared a task impossible? And how often have we construed a picture of ourselves as being inadequate….A great deal depends upon the thought patterns we choose and on the persistence with which we affirm them' - Peiro Ferrucci

The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them. Whether you find satisfaction in life depends not on your tale of years, but on your will - Michel De Montaigne

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly - Buddha

There is a lot of talk about 'focus'. Another word that is equally important is 'purpose'. Be mindful of your purpose in whatever activity you are doing.

Whether you're a landscape gardener or a buy-a-pot-of herbs-from-the supermarket kind of gardener, buy a plant to cultivate specifically for mindfulness. Tend it every day, water it when necessary, turn it towards the light and generally be attentive towards it. This is your mindful plant and will remind you every time you look at it to be aware of living in the present moment. Tending the plant means not thinking about something else

We think we cannot bring about world peace. But think of this: each person creating peace in themselves and with those around them can only eventually, bring about peace in the world. Be mindful of practising peace wherever and whenever you can