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2. Begin your own mindful meditation practice. Find a quiet place, then focus your mind on the present moment. Don't think of other things, but sit in silence. Begin with ten minutes and meditate daily. Be aware of your thoughts, but be willing to release them and stop thinking about or focusing on them.
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   Focus on your breathing to help you eliminate distractions. As you look toward a mindfulness meditation, practice focusing on nothing... or consider choosing a mantra - your heartfelt word or phrase that distills/instills mindful moments.
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   Practice mindfulness outside of meditation. Be aware of your body, your emotions, and what is happening at that moment. Notice sensations. Identify cues that will bring you back to your mindfulness - such as an hourly chime - but otherwise reduce distractions and busyness, and practice living in the moment.
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   Consider gratitude. As you become more mindful of your present, recognize the things around you that you may have taken for granted. END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.13/3/2014.THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTMENT.