What Are The Qualities Of Being Mindful?

Being Mindful

When we are mindful, we’re both spontaneous and well prepared because with a little more understanding of our minds we can act more intuitively:

  • We can speak up more often, while being aware of our words.
  • We can immerse ourselves in whatever we are doing, no longer anxious about the outcome because we are confident in the intention.
  • We are fully present to the moment and in our own minds and bodies, rather than constantly disappearing into the past or future of our minds.

The Restful Mind
Gyalwa Dokhampa

The Restful Mind

What Is Presence?

Quality of Being Here

Presence signifies the quality of consciously being here. It is the activation of a higher level of awareness that allows all our other human functions – such as thought, feeling, and action – to be known, developed, and harmonized.

How We Occupy Space

Presence is the way in which we occupy space, as well as how we flow and move. It shapes our self-image and emotional tone. It determines the degree of our alertness, openness, and warmth.

Our Energy

Presence decides whether we leak and scatter our energy or embody and direct it.


Living Presence
Kabir Helminski