What is mindfulness? And can it help me today?

Opening up the shop in the morning and turning the key, I am aware that I am opening up the shop in the morning and turning the key.

Looking at the clouds in their shifting patterns, I am aware that I am looking at the clouds in their shifting patterns.

Becoming irritated by the traffic jam and approaching the end of my tether, I am aware that I am becoming irritated by the traffic jam and approaching the end of my tether.

Feeling frightened by the uncertainty of world events, I am aware that I am feeling frightened by the uncertainty of world events.

Awareness

Mindfulness is awareness of my present experience with acceptance.

It’s about awareness; the present and acceptance; a triangle (the strongest structure) of inner states each supporting the other.

It’s not complicated; it’s very simple…but simply demanding.

And being kidnapped by thoughts today and taken far from the present, I will notice I have been kidnapped by thoughts and taken far from the present.

And gently, I will return myself there. 

Mindfulness is always gentle with me.