# The Little Book of Mindfulness

## Metadata
- Author: [[Patrizia Collard]]
- Full Title: The Little Book of Mindfulness
- Category: #books
## Highlights
- Mindfulness is being aware of or bringing attention to this moment in time, deliberately and without judging the experience. So, when we go for a mindful walk ([Location 19](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00J3C4YTE&location=19))
- By reconnecting with these simple moments in life, by truly living moment by moment, it is possible to rediscover a sense of peace and enjoyment. We may, at least sometimes, feel once again truly enchanted with life. ([Location 23](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00J3C4YTE&location=23))
- I did emphasize, however, that students should ideally enter into a regular routine of practice in order for change to occur. ([Location 53](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00J3C4YTE&location=53))
- we are all different and special, so we do not attempt to become like somebody else, but connect more deeply with our true selves. ([Location 55](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00J3C4YTE&location=55))
- We remember all of a sudden that it is these little moments that are the true wonders of being alive. These glimpses of joy really matter, because they connect us to life rather than split us from it. ([Location 68](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00J3C4YTE&location=68))
- With this growing of awareness, we subconsciously also increase gratitude and compassion, ([Location 79](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00J3C4YTE&location=79))
- Appreciation occurs when we begin to realize what we have been gifted with, and loving kindness reconnects us to others in a win-win attitude. We start to focus on positive thoughts and perceptions and, for a while, we let go of our fearful, anxious brain pattern. In fact, every action we engage in can become a daily meditation, a slowing-down and an appreciation of life. ([Location 80](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00J3C4YTE&location=80))