The present moment holds infinite riches beyond your wildest dreams but you will only enjoy them to the extent of your faith and love. The more a soul loves, the more it longs, the more it hopes, the more it finds. The will of God is manifest in each moment, an immense ocean which only the heart fathoms insofar as it overflows with faith, trust and love.
— Jean-Pierre De Caussade
Mindfulness meditation is also known as insight because the intention is to gain insight as to the true nature of reality. In Mindfulness meditation every aspect of experience is welcome and appreciated. The intent of the meditator is to take on the role of impartial observer, watching everything as it passes before our awareness. Our intention is not to be focused, but rather to be mindful to be fully awake and aware of the present moment.
Whatever thoughts, so called distractions, sounds, images, ideas, or feelings arise, nothing is excluded. Everything is welcomed. We simply pay attention to whatever is there. We do not judge or evaluate. Whatever happens, whatever occurs is okay – we just sit quietly and observe.
Mindfulness meditation can be applied to all experiences in life. Whatever is happening, we should not try to hold the experience outside ourselves. Mindfulness is about embracing reality and the present moment.
