“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” – Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist monk
En Zen Habits.
” … Mindfulness Rituals
Ritual isn’t about doing a routine mindlessly. It’s a way of building something good into your life, so that you don’t forget what’s important. Done mindfully, a ritual can remind you to be conscious. Done mindlessly, a ritual is meaningless.
Here are a few of my favorites:
1. Sit in the morning.
2. Brush your teeth.
3. Eat mindfully.4. Wash your bowl.
5. Drink tea.
6. Walk slowly.
7. Read in silence.
8. Look at someone gratefully.
9. Work with focus. … “