I really do try and practice this all the time–or rather, be aware of what I should be focusing on and not let my mind churn out endless amounts of garbage.

Without meditation, in my experience, mindfulness would be impossible. For me meditation has to show you the way first. It’s hard enough to be aware when everything is quiet with no distractions and that is multiplied a thousand times in normal life.

My most aware moments are walking upstairs and using the bathroom–no, don’t laugh :-) I’ve made a big effort on these two things and it’s a good habit now.

Trying to expand that to other stuff too.

When I think about my most happiest times, there is always a very deep ‘now’ and a big energy flow. Laughter is a good example no? But also deep experience of joy, peace, love etc are all very deep ‘nows’

Thanks for your comment,
Mike.

Read a tiny book recently at a friend’s; only a few words on each page then a line drawing. Started something like:

“When walking just walk, when talking just talk……. when jumping just jump when laughing just laugh and… please pay attention when you’re having a bath.”

Listed loads of daily tasks, simply asking readers to be in the ‘now’.