Lighten Up: Mindful vs. Mind Full

What is the difference between "mindful" and MIND-FULL?

I got to thinking about this during tonight's WW meeting, and I really need to focus more on being mindful.

Mind·ful

ˈmīn(d)fəl/

adjective: mindful

1. conscious or aware of something.

So I guess that means "MIND FULL" is the exact opposite of that, eh? Like a train wreck in your brain.

This weeks personal goal: Clear out the clutter.

For me, the clutter is mostly negative thinking. I am so hard on myself. I really need to sit back, take a few minutes to breathe, and remember where I started when I started this forever journey of mine. I'll call it...My zen moment.

This particular post is not about losing weight. It's about taking time to enjoy the journey.

THE PLAN-

Step 1: Notice what is happening around me. Sit quietly without distraction. Find my zen.

Step 2: Reflect on how different I feel. How did I feel before I started my zen? How did I feel during the quiet moment, and most importantly, how did I feel after?

Step 3: Make the experience valuable. Consider how transformed my life will be if I would just include my zen method into my daily routine. Does a life filled with joy, peace, and love sound ok?

When our minds wander, we become mentally absent from the present moment. The present moment is exactly where I want to be. I don't want to be worrying about what happened yesterday, or what might happen tomorrow. I want to find a way to be in the HERE and NOW. I want to enjoy this journey. I want to be present enough to know that I don't want to go back to the past. EVER!