This week at I Am Here, we’re asking How Can We Bring Simple, Mindful Moments Into Our Day?
- What does mindfulness really mean in the hustle of daily life?
- How can we respond, not react, to difficult emotions?
- What small shifts can bring us back to the present?
Mindfulness doesn’t require a silent room or hours of meditation. It starts with awareness, of breath, of thought, of emotion, and the willingness to sit with what is, even if just for a moment.
What Are We Watching This Week?
We’re watching a quick, inspiring video from Happify on why mindfulness is one of the most powerful tools for improving your wellbeing.
Whether you’re new to mindfulness or revisiting it, this clip offers science-backed benefits and encourages us to try it out, even in small doses.
Watch the full video here – 3 minute watch
What Are We Looking At This Week?
We’re pausing with this image from The New Happy that reminds us of a powerful truth: You are not flawed for feeling pain. You are human.
Saying ‘This is how it is, right now’ invites us to meet the moment with Acceptance, one of our CLEAR Skills. Whether it’s sadness, grief, or discomfort—it’s ok to feel it. And it’s also ok to know it will pass.
(This pain is how it is… right now. This sadness is how it is… right now.)
A moment of mindfulness can be as simple as saying those words to yourself.
Who Are We Quoting This Week?
“Mindfulness is a pause – the space between stimulus and response: that’s where choice lies.”
— Tara Brach
At I Am Here, we believe that being present is a powerful act of self-compassion. The belief that it’s ok not to feel ok; and it’s absolutely ok to ask for help also means giving yourself permission to slow down and be with what is.