Mindfulness Through Reading
- Find some quiet time to read when there is ample time to indulge and pick something engaging but not too challenging.
- Try to read from a physical book but if you have to read from a smartphone or tablet, disable notifications and turn on the soothing reading mode.
- As you progress in the book, notice the color, ink and the smell of the pages, your slowing down or getting sleepy is a good sign, it means your brain is responding to this new, refreshing cycle of activity.
- Notice the language, the rhythm of the sentences, the vibrant details that build a visual image inside your mind.
- Do not be frustrated if you wander, it is part of reading to get lost in something beautiful.
- Gently glide back in the book and enjoy whatever you get out of it.
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