Mindful awareness allows us to observe our thoughts, feelings and behaviors and is an invitation to be fully present with our experiences. Mindfulness works hand in hand with acceptance and surrender. One of the biggest benefits that I have seen with my clients is that they feel empowered as they are able to become aware of their life, and make choices that benefit their healing as they learn to accept struggle and life experiences.
Benefits for mindfulness can include:
- Reduced stress
- Decreases depressive symptoms
- Increased focus and attention
- Increased perception and clarity
- Increased feelings of connection
- Feelings of stillness
Mindfulness/meditation are evidence-based practices that have been highly successful in assisting individuals with their recovery. Mindfulness can assist your mind to cope with anxiety, feelings of sadness, stress, pain and learn ways to cope with life stressors in a healthy way.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn