Embracing Mindfulness: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Mental Well-being

As I embark on sharing my insights through these blogs, I am acutely aware of the influence that my experiences have had on shaping my perspectives. It's essential to acknowledge that my thoughts may be colored by the conditioning I've absorbed from various sources over the years. Therefore, I urge you, dear reader, to approach this content with your own discernment and conscience. I am glad that I am working at Mental Health Clinic of Idaho at Meridian and I have opportunity to interact with professionals working in mental health and validate my experience with their knowledge and practice.

In the spirit of authenticity and exploration, I'll refrain from citing external sources. Instead, I aim to engage in free-flowing writing, trusting in the wisdom that arises from within. This inner wisdom, I believe, holds the greatest potential to impact our lives profoundly and my goal of this writing is to help you gain your own inner wisdom through the practice of mindfulness every day.

One of the central themes I wish to delve into is the concept of mindfulness and its pivotal role in mitigating mental stress. A deeper understanding of mindfulness can have profound impact on   conditions such as ADD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, psychosis, PTSD, and more.

But what does it mean to experience the mind in our daily lives? Do we truly comprehend its intricacies on a theoretical level? And even if we do, how do we bridge the gap between understanding and direct experience? Only when you start to experience it, then you can purify your mind that may have been conditioned throughout your life based upon your readings/religions/social media/parenting etc.

Let's begin the journey of experiencing mind with a simple yet profound exercise: Close your eyes and instruct your body to hold your breath without any external stimuli. In this moment, three elements come into play: your consciousness, your mind's instruction, and your body's response. Through this exercise, we can glean insights into the nature of consciousness, the workings of the mind, and the interconnectedness of mind and body.

When your inherent nature as a human being, contradicts with what you been conditioned to, the resistance/friction arises and thus leads to mental stress and possibly various mental issues. We will discuss more on the next blog the relationship between consciousness, mind and body and we will continue to perform exercises that have brings deeper understanding of mindfulness through direct experience. See you until the next blog!!