Mindfulness & The Essentials Of Meditation

— Mindfulness is the practice of increasing your awareness of the present moment. We spend so much of our lives thinking of the past or the future and not focusing on the here and now. Mindfulness is our basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are, and what we're doing. By practicing mindfulness regularly this helps us to not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us. Mindful.org states, "whenever you bring awareness to what you're directly experiencing via your senses, or to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions, you're being mindful. And there's growing research showing that when you train your brain to be mindful, you're actually remodeling the physical structure of your brain." Meditation also has a significant impact on the brain. The practice of meditation increases mental and physical health, will help you find more inner peace, make more meaning and purpose in your life, and increases self-awareness. Meditation is learning to sit with your mind and training it to be more open and at ease. This is a practice that when incorporated into your daily life, you will find the benefits to be extremely valuable. Valeria Teles interviews Jennifer Shapiro-Lee — a LCSW-R, Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor,  Mindfulness In The Workplace Trainer, And Motivational Speaker Jennifer Shapiro-Lee is the Founder and Director of a private psychotherapy group practice located in Roslyn, NY where she and her team help children, individuals, families, and couples taking a holistic approach to mental health. In addition, Jennifer leads meditation classes, therapeutic retreats, and corporate wellness events and is a motivational speaker. Jennifer has been recognized by business achievement organizations for her work and appears regularly on media outlets where she speaks about the importance of mental health awareness. To learn more about Jennifer Shapiro-Lee and her work, please visit: jennifershapirolee.com       — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.