Mindfulness can help us begin to recognize the patterns of the mind that have developed beyond our customary consciousness, and respond to life in new ways rather than old habits.”
In Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s book, Mindfulness Made Simple, Goldstein breaks down the craze around mindfulness and why it has become so popular in the last few years. Mindfulness Made Simple is broken down into three sections; understanding mindfulness, the practice of mindfulness and a deeper practice. Throughout the book, Goldstein gives many real-life examples, practical meditation exercises and the “why” behind mindfulness and meditation.
I learned that meditation practice is used in many competitive sports, such as football, to help players become calm and focused before a game. I also learned that the first type of meditation that Goldstein suggests is a body scan. This is a meditation that helps connect the body and mind through awareness. Goldstein says, that this is the first step towards mindfulness and connecting the body, mind and spirit to the present. This book helped answer my content question because it broke down what meditation and mindfulness are and the best the best ways to begin your practice.
Book: Goldstein, E. (2014). Mindfulness made simple an introduction to finding calm through mindfulness & meditation. Berkeley, CA: Calistoga Press.
Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga 