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Mindful March

SunFern March 1st, 2018

I came across to this really nice thing and feel that together we can practice these simple, sweet and really rewarding things this March.

For each day of month, there will be one simple, little thing to do. You can do them in your own convenience and share your experience with us in this thread e.g. you can share how you felt, what you encountered, share a pic if you like etc.

I will be posting the tasks for each week on the first day of that week throughout this Mindful March. (Source)

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Week 1 (March 1- March 7)

Day 1: Start today by appreciating that you are alive and have a body.

Day 2: When someone is speaking, take a full breath before you reply.

Day 3: Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee.

Day 4: Go nature spotting today. Even in a city, life is all around.

Day 5: Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and smell of your food.

Day 6: Feel the cool of a breeze or the warmth of the sun on your face.

Day 7: Look around and spot 3 things you find unusual or pleasant.

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RumpleSteeleSkin March 1st, 2018

@SunFern

Sun I love thisheart

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SunFern OP March 7th, 2018

@RumpleSteeleSkin yaayyy !

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March 1st, 2018

@SunFern

What a great idea! I'm ready to start this March off right, and this is a great way. Thank you!

sail46 March 1st, 2018

Very helpful tips which I will use to keep moving forward. Thank you.smiley

JayTheBird14 March 1st, 2018

@SunFern

What a wonderful idea is this!

I did some meditating today, and because of the subject of day one, I extended on something I did in a yoga class not that long ago. It was about appreciating your body and what it could do for you. What a wonderful gift it is.

What I realized today was that without my body, I couldn't even do the simplest things. How can I go outside if my legs don't work? How can I write, if my hands don't work? How can I speak, if my mouth doesn't work? There are so many people whose bodies aren't completely functional, and I am so grateful that mine is. That I can grab my bike, put some music on, and can bring myself wherever I please. My body helps me to be free. And That is sometihing to be treasured smileyheart

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SunFern OP March 7th, 2018

@JayTheBird14 awesome interepretation. thank you for joining and sharing such a lovely realization. having a healthy bidy is definitely a blessing in life. and i totally agree with you.

AlwaysEli March 8th, 2018

@JayTheBird14

You are very right and we are truly blessed to have fully working, functional and healthy bodies

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SaimaK March 1st, 2018

@SunFern I love this idea! :) This is a great start for those who just began to practice mindfulness and a great review for those who already practice mindfulness! :)

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SunFern OP March 7th, 2018

@SaimaK thanks a lot. feel free to practice them and share your experience with us if you want.

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SaimaK March 7th, 2018

@SunFern Thank you! :) I used all of the tips, but my absolute favorite was to look around at nature. Looking around at the mountains and/or forests while commuting made me feel really at peace and one with Earth lately. :)

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AlwaysEli March 8th, 2018

@SaimaK

I love that too! I sometimes pay close attention to the way this cat purrs and it really helps me feel mindful and blessed by all of earth's creatures!

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SaimaK March 8th, 2018

@sailorelix I truly understand! Cats' purrs are just so comforting and calming, they help bring a deeper appreciation for everything as well as a peaceful state of mind. :)

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AlwaysEli March 8th, 2018

@SaimaK

Exactly!

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peppermintlove March 1st, 2018

thank you for this lovely idea :)

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SunFern OP March 7th, 2018

@peppermintlove laugh thanks !

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soulsings March 6th, 2018

@SunFern this is wonderful! Thanks for kicking off 7cups Mindfulness' Month!

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SunFern OP March 7th, 2018

@soulsings aww thanks ! i am so excited surprise

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SunFern OP March 7th, 2018

We are almost at the end of our first week of Mindfulness March ! surprise How did it go for you? How did you feel?

Are you ready to continue this journey for the second week? If yes, then here comes our list of tasks for the coming week !

Week 2 (March 8- March 14)

Day 8:Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.

Day 9: Stop to just watch the sky or clouds for ten minutes today.

Day 10: Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else.

Day 11: No plans day. Slow down and let spontaneity take over.

Day 12: Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.

Day 13: Stop, breathe and just notice.Repeat regularly during the day.

Day 14: Enjoy doing any chores or tasks more mindfully today.

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CalmWhisper22 March 7th, 2018

@SunFern

Feeling better then I was. We started neurofeedback up again yesterday and he thinks after 4 months I might be able to drive again.

soulsings March 7th, 2018

@SunFern Mindfulness helps me not react to the inner struggles and the war of thoughts going on inside. Mindfulness is like going to an inner room that is insulated from sounds on the outside. It is like my secret tunnel to get away from this crazy world we live in.

Sunfern thanks for sharing all these daily sayings.

amiablePeace77 March 7th, 2018

@SunFern

SunFern, thanks for this lovely post, I really like the animation, just shaking off some of the weight which pushes us down and then we can smile again. That is exactly what mindfulness does to me, it helps to reset my mind, calms me and makes me connect to my heart so that i can love myself and others. with love in mind everything becomes easier. heart

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busyemptymind March 8th, 2018

@amiablePeace77 I don't know what it is but you just reminded me of a piece of myself that I lost. Thank you for sharing. I want to love everything and everyone again.

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amiablePeace77 March 8th, 2018

@busyemptymind

I hope you find that piece very soon, sometimes it is just hidden or misplaced but it is there. When you can open your heart again, there will be love, love for yourself and others.

And hey, do not underestimate the little clown inside of you, let him out and help you. These guys make us laugh and help to forget stress.

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SunFern OP March 14th, 2018

Hello Mindfulness Community heart

Week 3 is in the corner ! surprise And the simple, little, cutie everyday tasks for the third week is here blush

Week 3 (March 15- March 21)

Day 15: Get outside and notice five things that are beautiful.

Day 16: If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down.

Day 17: Have a device-free day and enjoy the space it offers.

Day 18: Do something creative that absorbs your attention.

Day 19: Listen deeply to someone and really notice their face and hands.

Day 20: International Day of Happiness! Focus on what makes you happy.

Day 21: Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.

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amiablePeace77 March 14th, 2018

@SunFern

I like these tasks and for sure will do them. Also I look forward to March 20 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS, just the imagination that people all over the world come together and share happiness (just like on this site) makes my heart jump! Thanks for all the work you put into this post. smiley

peppermintlove March 14th, 2018

@SunFern

International Day of Happiness! Can't wait to celebrate that with the 7 Cups Community laugh

soulsings March 14th, 2018

@SunFern thanks for following up on this! Great idea.

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sail46 March 14th, 2018

Great tips to move forward in life.smiley