r/Mindfulness • u/caralyn_k • 2d ago
Insight Mindfulness in 5 Minutes
We all know how important mindfulness is, but let’s be honest—who has time for hour-long meditations? Not me.
That’s why I started a simple 5-minute routine with my Zen garden. I grab a cup of tea, sit down, and rake patterns in the sand. It’s so calming and creative, and it reminds me to be present.
It’s proof that mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. What’s your favorite quick way to reconnect with yourself?
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u/G00G00Daddy 1d ago
I've done a couple of meditation based stress reduction courses and the data says 27 minutes on average is what is required to maintain neuroplasticity. I'm a bit over 30 min per day for the last 400 consecutive days and can vouch for it putting me in a better place.
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u/pathlesswalker 1d ago
That’s not mindfulness. That’s enjoying yourself. But that’s fine. People think mindfulness is being calm and happy. On whatever activity.
It’s all about priority. I get up at 5:15 for 40 min. Session of walking and sitting meditation. Without this I simply suffer mostly. If you’re happy-great.
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u/The_River_Is_Still 1d ago
You can practice and apply mindfullness in any setting however you want. As long as you're focusing on being mindful.
Focusing solely on his garden and raking pattern is no different than sitting with his eyes closed and focusing on his breathing.
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u/pathlesswalker 1d ago
If he is indeed mindful of drinking. Taking. Looking. At the base senses. Yes. But it doesn’t sound like he’s focused on that. But just relaxing.
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u/RbavaOz 1d ago
Perhaps in your next mindfulness session you could reflect on why you are so dismissive and judgemental of others. Best of luck on your journey 🙏🏼
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u/pathlesswalker 1d ago
To applaud to ignorance is not conductive. I should have addressed the OP directly instead of that tone. That I agree.
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u/RbavaOz 1d ago
Or perhaps you don’t need anything to say anything at all. Are you ignorant to your need for validation by posting all those videos of you playing guitar? A bit humanity goes a long way
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u/pathlesswalker 1d ago
Sorry. That’s generalisation. And no one asked you to poke in my habits. Reported.
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u/Over_Flounder5420 1d ago
if you are calm, happy and enjoying yourself what’s the point? i got into meditation because of stress and anxiety. i don’t think im alone. anytime one is not worrying or ruminating you are being mindful.
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u/pathlesswalker 1d ago
Because attachments to happiness and good mind states leads to aversion, non realistic take on bad mind states.
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u/TryingToChillIt 1d ago
Routines allow you to do things on auto pilot, with no conscious intent.
Routines, rituals, patterns, traditions etc are all symptoms of autopilot
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u/findng_natural_cures 2d ago
What a beautiful way to unwind. I also grab a cup of tea and listen to Rupert Spira. He always calms me down.
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u/pjuskelusken 2d ago
That sounds like a wonderful way to practice mindfulness! I personally like to pay attention to my feet when I walk, how the toes feel on the floor or ground, how it feels when I'm walking barefoot or with shoes on. I find it to be very effective when I need to remind myself to be more in the moment.