mind·ful·ness
/ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/
noun
“a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.” (from Oxford Languages)
Mindfulness is a buzzword these days. And it’s a hot topic for good reason. Focusing on the here and now has benefits beyond just focus. It improves both physical and emotional well-being, it reduces stress and increases overall happiness according to Harvard Health.
Getting into a practice of mindfulness is fairly simple. Take time to be quiet, sit with your thoughts, breathe deeply. Recognize smells, feels, sounds, and emotions. Some mindfulness exercises involved the repetition of phrases, working on concentration, and rhythmic breathing. Mindfulness Exercises like these from the Mayo Clinic can improve your overall health, so why not give it a try?
And while you’re working at becoming more mindful, how about having some mindfulness quotes for inspiration and focus.
We have Mindfulness Quotes for Inspiration, Mindfulness Quotes for Focus, Mindfulness Quotes for Stress Reduction, and Quotes for Use During Mindfulness Exercises. We know they’ll help you along your journey toward mindfulness!
Mindfulness Quotes for Inspiration
- “Mindfulness clears the windshield of the mind so that we can see things as they really are.” -Travis Eliot
- “Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else, is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit.” -Tara Brach
- “Life is an endurance sport, but endurance without compassion is torture. Living mindfully, we bring our whole heart to the event of being alive so that we can be present from beginning to end.” -Lauren Eckstrom
- “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
- “A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it isn’t open.” -Frank Zappa
- “Mindfulness is a simple practice, but not an easy one … but you are worth doing hard things.” -Nicole Davis
- “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes … including you.” – Anne Lamott
- “I’m here to tell you that the path to peace is right there, when you want to get away.” -Pema Chödrön
- “Meditate … do not delay, lest you later regret it.” -Siddhartha Gautama
- “Reality is only an agreement – today is always today.” -Zen Proverb
- “The significance is hiding in the insignificant. Appreciate everything.” -Eckhart Tolle
Mindfulness Quotes for Focus
- “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” -James Baraz
- “Slow down, you’ll get there faster.” -Katherine King
- “The mind is just like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets and the more it can expand.” -Idowu Koyenikan
- “In today’s rush, we all think too much–seek too much–want too much–and forget about the joy of just being.” -Eckhart Tolle
- “Every time we ponder a thought, act on an impulse, or dwell on a desire, we are setting in motion a cause that will have a future effect. Mindfulness enables us to choose wisely.” –Tamara Levitt
- “Forever is composed of nows.” -Emily Dickinson
- “All your power resides in the now. Mindfulness is the best tool to tap you into that power.” -Anita M. Scott
- “Few of us ever live in the present. We are forever anticipating what is to come or remembering what has gone.” -Louis L’Amour
- “You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.” -Pema Chodron
- “Training your mind to be in the present moment is the number one key to making healthier choices.” -Susan Albers
Mindfulness Quotes for Stress Reduction
- “You can’t stop the waves but you can learn how to surf” -Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “When you’re feeling frazzled, put all of your attention on the breath. It’s a portal into the present moment, the best remedy for stress.” -Ellen Barrett
- “Worrying is stupid. It’s like walking around with an umbrella waiting for it to rain.” -Wiz Khalifa
- “Remember the blue sky. It may at times be obscured by clouds, but it is always there.” -Andy Puddicombe
- “In today’s rush, we all think too much–seek too much–want too much–and forget about the joy of just being.” -Eckhart Tolle
- “Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice. Your mindfulness will only be as robust as the capacity of your mind to be calm and stable. Without calmness, the mirror of mindfulness will have an agitated and choppy surface and will not be able to reflect things with any accuracy.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “You cannot control the results, only your actions.” -Allan Lokos
Quotes for Use During Mindfulness Exercises
- “Practicing a mindful moment in the middle of the day, helps to bring you back to center, reset, and move into the rest of your day with greater clarity and focus.” -Christine Agro
- “Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different than they are.”- Allan Lokos
- “Guilt, regret, resentment, sadness & all forms of non-forgiveness are caused by too much past & not enough presence.” -Eckhart Tolle
- “Think about the practice of meditation as zoning in, as opposed to spacing out.” — Susie Levan
- “Mindfulness is like taking your brain for a virtual walk. Like our bodies, our minds need time to recover after a difficult workout. It is a way to ‘walk’ it off—catch your breath, settle your muscles, and be fully present. Notice what you see, smell, feel, and hear. Be in the moment as you gain insight and nurture yourself. Even a few seconds or minutes is enough. Don’t overthink—it isn’t the formal practice of meditation … and you don’t need sneakers.” -Lori Maney Lentini
- “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” -Mother Teresa
- “Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just have to remember to do it.” – Sharon Salzberg
- “Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future; live the actual moment. Only this moment is life.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
- “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” -Amit Ray
- “Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” -Eckhart Tolle
- “Mindfulness, also called wise attention, helps us see what we’re adding to our experiences, not only during meditation sessions but also elsewhere.” -Sharon Salzberg
- “A few simple tips for life: feet on the ground, head to the skies, heart open…quiet mind.” -Rasheed Ogunlaru
- “When I’m hungry, I eat what I love. When I’m bored, I do something I love. When I’m lonely, I connect with someone I love. When I feel sad, I remember that I am loved.”- Michelle May
- “Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that. It is opening to or receiving the present moment, pleasant or unpleasant, just as it is, without either clinging to it or rejecting it.” -Sylvia Boorstein
Conclusion
Being mindful has benefits beyond just a little stress reduction. Keeping in the moment can lower stress, improve focus, and increase your overall health and well-being! These can greatly benefit both you and your family! We hope these mindfulness quotes serve to inspire you to deeper moments!
For further information on mindfulness, check out 9 Mindfulness Books, Apps, Videos, and Activities For Kids and Teens, Mindful Moments Calendar for Parents, and 25 Best Calming Activities for Special Needs Kids!
