![]() There is no breath in a past regret and none in a future anxiety. Focusing on your breath is an immediate path to mindful-ness because it exists only in the present moment. Sometimes I just need to inhale and exhale to remind my amygdala that even though I might be experiencing fear or anxiety, I’m actually not being chased by a saber-toothed tiger and a burglar isn’t at my door. Whether I’ve been the target or someone else was a target for mean and caustic words online, I close the apps and do the following: In the last couple of years, I’ve experienced such division, hatred, and misunderstanding on apps that are supposed to be social. The best way I’ve found to incorporate this practice is whenever I use social media. Practicing mindfulness calms your brain and changes its default mode of operation. Through the process of neuroplasticity, the brain forms new neuronal pathways to support this kind of thinking, even when you’re not aware or trying to engage in mindfulness. So train your brain! By consistently following healthy patterns of thought, over time, your brain physically changes. Being mindful is being aware of what God’s doing now and removes our attention to and preoccupation with later. As followers of Jesus, our present moment is made fuller and secure by knowing that God is present with us. In short, it’s paying attention in the present moment. Though it might sound esoteric, it’s really just being aware of what’s happening as it’s happening. Mindfulness is a trendy word used from hip yoga instructors to TikTokers who teach breathing techniques to help center the mind. Experience the feelings, but don’t let the feelings rule you.
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