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== Step 3 - Learn About Mindfulness == | == Step 3 - Learn About Mindfulness == | ||
During this step, you'll be introduced to the first basic concepts of practicing Mindfulness, as part of simply eating something. There is a lot more to it, but just the simple act of paying attention to sensations is enough to help you "Experience the Now". | |||
=== Lookouts === | === Lookouts === | ||
* ''Paying Attention to Sensations:'' As you eat, you will practice noticing all the sensations you encounter. | |||
=== Skill: | === Skill: Notice Multiple Sensations === | ||
* When it's time for your next meal, sit down at your table with your plate of food. | * When it's time for your next meal, sit down at your table with your plate of food. | ||
* Before you begin eating, take a moment to appreciate the sight and smell of your food. | * Before you begin eating, take a moment to appreciate the sight and smell of your food. | ||
* As you pick up your fork, bring your attention to the act of eating. | * As you pick up your fork or spoon, bring all your attention to the act of eating. | ||
* Pay attention to each bite - the flavors, the texture, the | * Pay attention to every sensation of each bite - the ''flavors'', the ''texture'', the ''temperature'', the ''muscles'' used in chewing and swallowing. | ||
* With your attention fully on the experience of eating, notice that all of these sensations make up "The Now" - this is what is happening! | |||
* When your mind wanders, notice where it goes, then gently guide it back to your eating. | * When your mind wanders, notice where it goes, then gently guide it back to your eating. | ||
* Even if your mind wanders a hundred times, bring it back a hundred times. | * Even if your mind wanders a hundred times, bring it back a hundred times. | ||
* Clean up after your meal, maintaining your focus on the present moment. | * Clean up after your meal, maintaining your focus on the present moment. | ||
=== Checkpoints === | === Checkpoints === | ||
* ''Paying Attention to Sensations:'' Were you able to experience (and enjoy) all the sensations that made up "The Now" of eating? | |||
== Destination == | == Destination == | ||