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Ethan Kreul's avatar

mindfulness asks “are you present?” and you ask, “present to whom?” That framing is strong and memorable.

Jeffrey Keefer, PhD's avatar

Thanks for this input, and I am glad you found it memorable. It will be interesting to consider that the next time you hear the term used, as once experienced like that, it changes how we hear things in the future.

Dionicia Hoppe's avatar

This is so good!

Jeffrey Keefer, PhD's avatar

Thanks for the feedback. What about it in particular resonates with you?

Dionicia Hoppe's avatar

I think that it gives a concrete directive. Do this, stay here, even if it feels weird. I think where mindfulness has lost it way is that its so often described as more of a 'vibe' than a practice. Its hard to ever know if your getting enough from just noticing things or slowing down, its easy to drop. This gives people a practical approach to interfacing with nature and becoming attuned to what unfolds in that practice.

Jeffrey Keefer, PhD's avatar

This is so powerfully stated, DJ. Many thanks for adding this.

Daneryl Weber's avatar

I love this, Jeffrey. I am embracing your suggestions with enthusiasm, starting with the tree in my backyard! Thank you.

Jeffrey Keefer, PhD's avatar

This is wonderful to hear, and I send you all good energies to not only stick with this practice for a few days, but also share what happens when you do so.