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A review by saarahnina
A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax
3.0
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I have dealt with a frazzled, busy, always-on,
mind, for half my life. The adult-hood half. I rationalize it like this: of course, my attention is always everywhere because of my faith and my intune-ness to my feelings. I observe myself living my life, and I live it- both at the same time.
I first realized this was true when my driving instructor picked up on it. It’s sort of like having a guard up, being reserved but thoughts circling under the veil.
Ths author, Ruby Wax, was helpful for not letting the reader get sidetracked and lost in the science. She simplifies the brain and focuses on the benefits of mindfulness. Honestly, I’m sold!
I made it easy for myself by incorporating mindfulness into other daily activities. This could be 5 minutes of mindfulness while combing my hair, or during a face massage when I get a sinus headache. This strategy helps reduce fidgetiness or the preoccupation of not doing mindfulness right.
I saw this book at university. And it felt like I should finally get a handle on my far-away mind. This book was sitting on one of those temporarily constructed stands at the library. I probably ruined the spread, loaning it but I felt it could fulfil a deep need. With the right practice, I’m certain mindfulness will deliver.
Feel free to see me on Instagram @SaarahNK to see the parts which stood out for me.
I have dealt with a frazzled, busy, always-on,
mind, for half my life. The adult-hood half. I rationalize it like this: of course, my attention is always everywhere because of my faith and my intune-ness to my feelings. I observe myself living my life, and I live it- both at the same time.
I first realized this was true when my driving instructor picked up on it. It’s sort of like having a guard up, being reserved but thoughts circling under the veil.
Ths author, Ruby Wax, was helpful for not letting the reader get sidetracked and lost in the science. She simplifies the brain and focuses on the benefits of mindfulness. Honestly, I’m sold!
I made it easy for myself by incorporating mindfulness into other daily activities. This could be 5 minutes of mindfulness while combing my hair, or during a face massage when I get a sinus headache. This strategy helps reduce fidgetiness or the preoccupation of not doing mindfulness right.
I saw this book at university. And it felt like I should finally get a handle on my far-away mind. This book was sitting on one of those temporarily constructed stands at the library. I probably ruined the spread, loaning it but I felt it could fulfil a deep need. With the right practice, I’m certain mindfulness will deliver.
Feel free to see me on Instagram @SaarahNK to see the parts which stood out for me.