As one who dips in and out of being mindful and then completely ignorant and stoo-pid this was a helpful reminder why this mindful thing is one I need to continue pursuing. Thanks Jimmy - I'll share a link to this in my newsletter tomorrow.
This really resonated, especially the bit about recognizing the signals before they take over. I’ve been working on noticing when I start feeling the fizz… that low-key static in the chest that means the spiral’s warming up. Love how you framed mindfulness not as escape, but as something you carry into the mess with you. It becomes easier the more we practice 🫶
Great article, Jimmy! I especially appreciate how you emphasized that mindfulness is something we can implement into our everyday lives, not only when we're sitting in meditation.
Thank you, Derek. I appreciate your kind words. When we can take our practice off the cushion, and into daily life, that's when we see the fruits of our harvest.
This is my favorite newsletter of yours, Jimmy, and I’ve read dozens. Sorry about your Achilles tendon. That sounds profoundly disruptive, especially for someone so active. Good healing and writing.
Thanks for this Jimmy. As a mindfulness teacher I can say it is rare to read about the positive impacts of mindfulness with such simplicity and clarity. It is often confusing for those that don't have a sitting practice to understand so your real life examples are hugely helpful.
Beautiful piece, Jimmy. I’ve been practicing for nearly 10 years and have had countless opportunities to learn and apply these lessons, but it’s so helpful to have them summarized in such a succinct and useful way. Someone who hasn’t tried meditation because they think it’s simply sitting for 10-20 minutes with their eyes closed and that that activity is divorced from the rest of life might be persuaded to do that or try again if they have and think they’ve failed. So in that you have performed a valuable service. Sorry to hear about your Achilles rupture. I did it in 1999. Your life will return to normal, and much sooner than you think.
Thank you for your kind words, Harvey. It means a lot! I appreciate the fact that you read it and gave such positive feedback. I will keep you in the loop about my recovery, too!
As one who dips in and out of being mindful and then completely ignorant and stoo-pid this was a helpful reminder why this mindful thing is one I need to continue pursuing. Thanks Jimmy - I'll share a link to this in my newsletter tomorrow.
Beautiful fellow mindfulness lover 🙌
Thank you :)
This really resonated, especially the bit about recognizing the signals before they take over. I’ve been working on noticing when I start feeling the fizz… that low-key static in the chest that means the spiral’s warming up. Love how you framed mindfulness not as escape, but as something you carry into the mess with you. It becomes easier the more we practice 🫶
Happy it resonated. In the end, it’s all about awareness and acceptance. Sounds like you’re doing a wonderful job walking the path :)
Right? Can’t teach what we haven’t lived. Still learning & still showing up. Thank-you ✨
Great article, Jimmy! I especially appreciate how you emphasized that mindfulness is something we can implement into our everyday lives, not only when we're sitting in meditation.
Thank you, Derek. I appreciate your kind words. When we can take our practice off the cushion, and into daily life, that's when we see the fruits of our harvest.
This is my favorite newsletter of yours, Jimmy, and I’ve read dozens. Sorry about your Achilles tendon. That sounds profoundly disruptive, especially for someone so active. Good healing and writing.
Wow, Ryan. Thank you for your kind words regarding my writing, and thank you for your well wishes on my recovery. I appreciate you 💚
Thanks for this Jimmy. As a mindfulness teacher I can say it is rare to read about the positive impacts of mindfulness with such simplicity and clarity. It is often confusing for those that don't have a sitting practice to understand so your real life examples are hugely helpful.
Thank you for sharing your kind feedback! I'm happy to hear the messages were clear :)
Beautiful piece, Jimmy. I’ve been practicing for nearly 10 years and have had countless opportunities to learn and apply these lessons, but it’s so helpful to have them summarized in such a succinct and useful way. Someone who hasn’t tried meditation because they think it’s simply sitting for 10-20 minutes with their eyes closed and that that activity is divorced from the rest of life might be persuaded to do that or try again if they have and think they’ve failed. So in that you have performed a valuable service. Sorry to hear about your Achilles rupture. I did it in 1999. Your life will return to normal, and much sooner than you think.
Thank you for your kind words, Harvey. It means a lot! I appreciate the fact that you read it and gave such positive feedback. I will keep you in the loop about my recovery, too!