Mindfulness: The Art of Paying Attention

Mindfulness isn’t just for monks meditating on mountaintops or people with hours of free time. It’s not about zoning out or having a mystical revelation. At its core, mindfulness is awareness—a simple shift in how we relate to ourselves and the world around us.

Sometimes the problem isn’t the problem—it’s how we see the problem. And that’s where mindfulness can help.

At Taylor Healing Institute, we often say: “Whatever the question is, mindfulness might be the answer.” Mindfulness helps us feel better, think more clearly, manage stress, and start healing. It helps us take back control—without needing to control everything. It’s not about changing the world around us, but changing our relationship to it.

What is MBSR?

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was developed with a simple truth in mind: life is stressful, and that probably isn’t going to change anytime soon. What can change is how we show up in the face of stress. MBSR uses mindfulness to help us stay grounded, centered, and empowered—even when life is chaotic.

Through regular mindfulness practice, we begin to feel stronger and more capable. We become better at noticing what we need. And we start to respond to life, instead of reacting to it.

A Simple Mindfulness Practice to Try Today

The next time you eat, slow down. Take a moment to savor your meal—notice the flavor, the texture, the aroma. Let yourself fully experience it. The same goes for a walk: instead of rushing, observe. Feel the air on your skin. Notice the sounds around you. Just breathe. That’s mindfulness.

Want to Learn More?

• Visit my teacher: Ali Turfe

• Read: Taming the Tiger Within by Thich Nhat Hanh

• Book a session and let’s explore how mindfulness can become part of your healing journey.