{"id":27362,"date":"2021-08-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oncolink.org\/?p=13199"},"modified":"2024-11-03T15:14:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T15:14:32","slug":"what-is-mindfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogkologos.com\/en\/what-is-mindfulness\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Mindfulness?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We begin each week with a mindfulness thought, focus, meditation\u2026.something to help us we each begin the week. Every one reading, who is part of this online community, is in some way impacted by cancer. The stress of that influences how we cope. Each of us is also living in a time when our larger community is struggling with the ongoing stresses of the COVID- 19 pandemic. It is a lot to deal with.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.oncolink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/mindful.jpeg\" alt class=\"wp-image-13200\" width=\"473\" height=\"315\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What is Mindfulness?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s deepening awareness<\/li>\n<li>Paying attention\u2026..with curiosity<\/li>\n<li>Being more compassionate<\/li>\n<li>Being \u2013 not doing<\/li>\n<li>Being Present\u2026.without judgment<\/li>\n<li>Letting Go<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do I do this?<\/h2>\n<p>Take time during the day to focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body \u2013 Check in with your body, pay attention to where stress is residing, how your body is feeling, what is your body holding.<\/li>\n<li>Breath \u2013 breathe deeply and fully, releasing tension, Breathe in and out slowly in a rhythmical pattern.<\/li>\n<li>Now \u2013 relax into the present moment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When do I use mindfulness?<\/h2>\n<p>Mindfulness is most helpful when we intentionally practice it every day\u2026and then also use it as needed. The reason it is helpful to have daily mediation sessions is that our bodies and mind learn how to respond to reduce stress. It enhances well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Given all the above, we decided today to give you two prescriptions! After all, this is a medical center\u2026.so here are your prescriptions. Give them your attentiveness and follow as directed, by you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prescription: Meditation Session&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Take twice a day<em>&nbsp;(Select your times and location)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every day 10-30 mins.<\/li>\n<li>Once or twice a day<\/li>\n<li>Sit on floor-chair-recliner-be comfortable<\/li>\n<li>Follow guided meditation recording<\/li>\n<li>Make it a routine \u2013 like brushing teeth<\/li>\n<li>Start and end your day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prescription: Mindfulness Pause&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Take as Needed<em>&nbsp;(Anytime-anywhere- when tense, distracted, upset<\/em>: Dr\u2019s waiting rooms, traffic jams, office, <em>etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take 3 deep releasing breaths<\/li>\n<li>Check-in with your body \u2013 relax \u2013 let go of tension<\/li>\n<li>Check-in with your feelings- sad? angry? afraid? anxious?<\/li>\n<li>Check-in with your thinking \u2013 what\u2019s on your mind?<\/li>\n<li>Breathe deeply \u2013release- let go<\/li>\n<li>Staying present right here- right now with kindness, acceptance and ease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can learn more about mindfulness in our \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oncolink.org\/2018\/07\/demystifying-mindfulness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Demystifying Mindfulness Blog Series<\/a>\u201d and find Mindfulness Apps <a href=\"http:\/\/You%20can%20learn%20more%20about%20mindfulness%20in%20our%20%E2%80%9CDemystifying%20Mindfulness%20Blog%20Series&quot;%20and%20find%20Mindfulness%20Apps%20here%20(link%20https:\/\/blogs.oncolink.org\/2018\/08\/demystifying-mindfulness-meditation-theres-an-app-for-that\/)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now take on your day. Take on this week. Take on your life. You and we are worth the energy and time to care for our precious selves.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>Lucretia Hurley-Browning, MDiv, MS, is a guest writer whose recent background includes Chaplain of&nbsp; Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital and the Director of Juniper Tree Counseling Center. She is a therapist and ordained United Methodist Minister. Currently, she is a writer by day, a reader by night, and is passionate about living life meaningfully with a good dose of fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oncolink.org\/2021\/08\/what-is-mindfulness\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We begin each week with a mindfulness thought, focus, meditation\u2026.something to help us we each begin the week. Every one reading, who is part of this online community, is in some way impacted by cancer. The stress of that influences how we cope. 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