Monday’s Minutes of Meditation
Jon Kabat-Zinn, a leader in the field of mindfulness, has described mindfulness as “paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”
This means consciously paying attention to our senses, and to our feelings, without further judgement. For example, mindfulness could be practiced by focusing on the sensation of water rushing over your hands as it falls from a faucet, or by feeling and accepting sadness without trying to push it away or to evaluate it.
Research has linked mindfulness meditation with reduced anxiety, more positive emotions, and, with enough practice, permanent structural changes in the brain that sustain these benefits. Before beginning, know that meditation is a skill that requires practice. In the beginning it might seem as if unwanted thoughts constantly intrude your mind and the serenity associated with meditation might be brief. With time your ability to meditate, and to control your focus, will improve (therapistaid.com).”
Every Monday throughout the semester, Counseling and Wellness Services will be offering virtual guided meditations, available through a Campus Chronicle post. The meditations are provided by The Honest Guys channel on YouTube. To learn more about The Honest Guys and their guided meditations, visualizations, and guided sleep talk-downs, visit their website: The Honest Guys. We hope you enjoy Monday’s Minutes of Meditation as a way to relax and engage in a positive coping skill throughout the semester.
Sept. 28, 2020
Full Mind and Body Healing (19 minutes)
Use this guided meditation for healing, through breathing in the light and energy of the Universe. This healing and comforting light can be directed to anywhere in your body, and also into your mind to heal and bring peace.
Wishing you all a peaceful week!
Counseling and Wellness Services
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518-629-7320
counseling@hvcc.edu
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:45:50 +0000 by k.weeks