Mindfulness and Assignment 3

My next assignment will contribute toward establishing me continuously in mindfulness. Through a daily progression of nature meditation themes, I have come to the understanding that my goal is to begin each activity with a series of steps that invokes presence, with the added statement: This moment is palpably unique. In this way I ensoul each moment and the place where I am standing.

Then– Move with awareness.       — Gurumayi Chidvilasananda

Most of my life I have had a “chop and change” pattern of activity. This has worked against mindfulness. When I set myself to do an activity, invoke presence, invoke intention, and then check back (like a scientist) on the results, I am establishing myself in a mindful life. This has been my wish for a very long time. It has taken many, many years to get to this threshold.

The carrot for the art assignment is that I have loved for years the “significant moment” approach practiced by Cartier-Bresson. I now realize that this will be my approach, not to imitate him, but to make it the foundation of my assignment.

When you are able to accept divine will, you are also able to give yourself completely to every tiny action in your life. Each one becomes a fragrant blossom. It becomes worthy of respect. And God adores you.

— Gurumayi Chivilasananda

 

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