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Katia Costa posted an update
4 months ago (edited)
Mindfulness — aka: “Being Present Without Losing Your Mind.”
It’s really simple. No time machines. No overthinking.
Just be here — not time-traveling back to that embarrassing thing you said in 2012 or fast-forwarding to what you’ll have for dinner next Friday.
Whatever you’re doing — just BE in it. Be here, now.
Feel your breath. Notice your movements. Catch the smells, the sensations on your skin, the temperature, the sounds around you.
Whether you’re working, cooking, driving, talking to others, or waiting in line — this moment is it. Be present in it. Fully alive. Just… now. Yup, like a cat staring at nothing. Master-level mindfulness.
Step 1: Observe stuff.
- Your body — is it comfy or screaming “stretch me!”? How are you breathing?
- The environment — are birds chirping or is Steve from next door revving his lawnmower again?
- Your thoughts — are they calm, chaotic, or plotting a snack?
- People — just watch them walk in and out of your bubble like you’re nature-documentary narrating their lives. “Ah yes, the wild barista in her natural habitat…”
Step 2: Don’t just sit there — vibe!
- Move that body. Dance like no one’s judging (even if your cat clearly is).
- Laugh at silly things. Eat with joy — like that sandwich is the highlight of your existence (because, at this moment, it is).
- Talk. Connect. Spark joy, Marie Kondo-style, but with your whole self.
Step 3: Make your soul give you a standing ovation.
- Be kind — throw love and smiles around like confetti.
- Listen like you actually care (you probably do, just act like it too).
- Lend a hand. Hug someone. High-five a tree.
- Then, keep growing — question stuff, learn random facts (yes, penguins propose with pebbles), and walk your talk. Forward march, Zen warrior. Do the work – see videos and read books. Meditate.
Mindfulness: it’s not about becoming a monk in a cave.
It’s just about noticing, sharing high vibe, loving, learning — and occasionally dancing anywhere, anytime when your happiness and gratitude need to be expressed.
You’ll be amazed how the Universe loves that connection! ❤️🎶💫
Personal note: Some may call us crazy… but honestly, the real crazy ones are those lugging around emotional garbage, stinking up the vibe, and spreading their pain like it’s on a buy-one-get-one-free deal.
🖊 Katia Costa
