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[Shaz51]

good point @Jaz4

hello @NameUnknown, @Phoenix_Rising, @outlander

[Lauz]

Hi @NameUnknown - it is funny how this word that surrounds such a useful tool, can also bring up the feelings of actually feeling that the mind IS FULL. Hopefully tonight brings some helpful approaches to work with that fullness  

[Lauz]

Thanks for this input @Former-Member - I think the line you have said here about 'doing it to the best of my ability' is so key! 

[BlueBay]

Hi @Lauz
Mindfulness means doing something like listening to birds on a tree and just listening to thst snd nothing else. Being in the moment.

[Former-Member]

I have noticed recently that when the depression really has a hold of me, that I can't hold all the information to complete  a task in my mind. As if my mind is already too full of sad to be able to hold anything more at that time. 

[Adge]

Hi @Lauz@Shaz51@Phoenix_Rising

There is "mindful eating", which I've not been good at.

Right now I am mindful that I cannot eat, due to having a wisdom tooth extracted (Dentist) 3 hours ago.

My mouth is still numb, starting to feel pain.

I'm trying to mindfully place my focus onto something (anything) else...

Adge

[NameUnknown]

@Lauz i hope so but i not sure how much i will actually be on for at the hospital with my mr 5

[Former-Member]

Thank you @Lauz, injury and reality collided a few years ago and I had to reassess what my actual abilities were.

sort of funny story now, not so funny when i was going through it. (Like tonight, pain means there will be fewer capital letters at the beginning of sentences) 

[outlander]

have a great chat guys, im not really up for it tonight but will check in and have a read when i can  

[Lauz]

Hi @BlueBay, these activities are beautiful mindful ones! Being in the moment!

@Former-Member I completely get that, and I am hoping tonight as we discuss and support that we can find ways to invite that already full mind to any activity that brings us to the present. 

@Adge ouch! sorry about those wisdom tooth! We will have to find you a less toothy mindful activity