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Scattybird, that’s a great experience. I have real problems with checkout queues/lines in busy stores, but lately I’ve been able to feel much calmer(even when the person in front produces a hundred coupons at the last moment). Later in the book, you will practice observing your thoughts, and emotions. This has been most helpful to me in controlling my over-reactions.
I know mindfulness has been criticized for dulling people’s feelings and spontaneity, but ADD comes with things to spare, and it feels so good to be in control.
On another aspect of mindfulness; I am more often living in the present moment, and a reduction in the time spent on auto pilot. On the practical side, this means being able to pick up three things and put them ALL where they are supposed to go (even with interruptions). On the well being side, I am just enjoying experiences more. I’ve got out kayaking a few times recently, and it’s enhancing the experience greatly. I was surfing a river wave in a deep tree lined gorge. The late sun was sparkling on splashes and waves. I took the time to notice as much as I could, the feel of my movements, the sensation of the water interacting with the hull of the boat, seeing my part in this landscape, and then my own emotions. I really don’t think mindfulness is dulling my senses.
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