Mindfulness and Meditation 101: What is mindfulness? Not replaying the past and not playing out the future in your mind. It is the act of total and complete presence. What is meditation? A practice that focuses on mind and body integration and leads to mindfulness. Where does it come from? Meditation has a history that goes back thousands of years, and many techniques began in Eastern traditions that should be honored and respected. How do I do it? Literally any way that feels right to you. However, it is a practice. Hence, it requires practice. I recommend beginning with a guided meditation to see what feels good to you. Check out @headspace @othership @calm and don't forget to use YouTube videos as a free resource. Why bother? It can: reduce stress, help anxiety, promote emotional health tied to depression, enhance self awareness and emotional maturity, lengthen your attention span, prevent age related memory loss, decrease blood pressure, improve sleep, and generate more empathy and kindness in you. ❤️