What is a “Mindful Moment?”

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What is a Mindful Moment?

• There are eight Mindful Moment exercises found
  in my newest book Buddha Standard Time, one for
  each chapter. These techniques offer advice and
  practices to incorporate into your day. They are
  tools which will allow you to begin to transform
  your old relationship with time, showing you how
  to slow down, be present, and embrace times
  infinite possibilities. Mindful Moments are
  designed to fit anyones lifestyle and do not
  require specific training or extensivetime. Below
  is a sampling of a Mindful Moment.

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A Breath BreakSitting in a quiet placeideally,
outdoors in nature, but indoors, if you like
bring all of your attention to your body as you
fill your lungs with one deep, deep breath and
then let it out in a long sigh If you are truly
attentive, your mind will be clear of all
distractions for ten whole seconds, while your
body is nourished with extra oxygen and your
heart is touched with a little divine peace. Even
with only one breath cycle, you may have felt a
touch of serenity, a little loosening of your
jaw, and an ability to think more clearly
afterward. So simple, a trip to Natural Time! Try
it again. Three breaths or more might be needed,
depending on your own self-awareness and
inclination Breathe deep Smile Relax For more
information about Lama Surya Das, or about his
workshops, books, and classes, please visit his
website at Surya.org.