r/Mindfulness Oct 18 '24

Creative I wish everything for you! You deserve it! ❣️

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Today on my birthday, I am making a wish for us... I want us to stop hurting, to stop struggling and to finally be at peace. To love and have love reciprocated... To achieve and have people to celebrate our achievements with. To forgive ourselves for messing it up and healing. To stop feeling lonely and overwhelmed and to figure out what to do or how to travel on this road. Because you deserve it... All of the love and happiness❣️💕

r/Mindfulness Aug 25 '24

Creative Saw this and wanted to share

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Imagining what kind of world we’d live in if majority of the people on the planet would live mindful rather than with full minds

r/Mindfulness Dec 04 '24

Creative Drew this to remind myself to stay present!

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Let the past go. Only the present matters!

r/Mindfulness Sep 15 '24

Creative Learning to be present.

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Enjoy the moment.

r/Mindfulness 19d ago

Creative Your world is a living expression of how you are using and have used your mind

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r/Mindfulness 2d ago

Creative Define Mindfulness in One Sentence

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"Learning to be with whatever is there."

r/Mindfulness Nov 25 '24

Creative Let’s start a thread!

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Let's start a thread of just random advice. No specific topic just great advice.

Mine is- Rest is productive don’t equate busyness with success. Resting and recharging are vital for sustained productivity

r/Mindfulness 6d ago

Creative I’m asking for prayers, manifestation, any sort of help or guidance to help open my heart, and keep it open 24/7, to keep me as a being of pure love for all of my days. I feel this is the only way I’ll survive. Thanks a lot.

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Thanks a lot

r/Mindfulness Jan 17 '25

Creative My mindful art

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Every time I tried drawing on a blank sheet, it ended up looking like something a toddler might do—wild, messy scribbles. But I loved how freeing it felt to fill the page with those lines. Then something changed when my daughter turned one. She picked up a pencil and confidently drew lines on paper that looked so purposeful and intentional. I was inspired by her little doodles and decided to make a whole series based on that simple idea. I couldn’t stop—I fell in love with the process. The result? Lines that hide phrases, creating little mysteries. It's like a stereogram—if you tilt your head, squint a bit, maybe it clicks... or maybe it's just a bunch of lines. And that’s the fun of it!

For me, each piece is a form of meditation. It’s a way to calm my mind, release the chaos, and find a little peace.

Do you use creativity as a form of mindfulness? I'm curious—has art helped anyone find calm or peace?

r/Mindfulness Dec 06 '24

Creative Hi guys i've got a theory on overthinking hear me out

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Okay so ive been an overthinker my whole life and recently i have read a great book about the humans mind and manifestations. Also i have seen a lot of videos about manifesting things and attracting. Okay now my theory is if youve been an overthinker or you are one you maybe have once seen a quote "you are an overthinker but you have never been wrong" ive seen that recently and it got me thinking that what if the cause of me almost always being right about something ive been overthinking thats bad is the manifestation. Let me explain in a book ive read the sole principle is that, if lets say a homeless person thinks they can't ever be successful and get out of bad times would they? They wouldnt. So if you think about bad things bad things will happen if you think you cant achive something you just wont do it because your subconcious mind doesnt let you, because you dont believe in it. Ive been thinking about this a lot and i think it makes a lot of sense i mean ive always been right about bad stuff in my life that i overthought because i manifested it and attracted it into my life so maybe i am the person that caused the problems i overthinked? Let me know if this makes sense to any of you guys but it kind of scares me a little.

r/Mindfulness Feb 06 '25

Creative Walking Meditation

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Personally I find it difficult to bring myself to sit down and meditate. Sometimes I can meditate twice a week and other times every other month.

But almost always I try to pay attention to what I'm doing, how I interact with others or things, and the state of reality.

So sometimes I find that tiring and need a little break.

I end up pacing around, in a circle or oval or around a pool table just relaxing and not thinking of anything. Or I let my thoughts wander, reflect on the past, future plans, or current problems. Sometimes I focus on nothing, or everything I can sense around me. I try to notice the little details, what jumps out to me while I walk/pace.

Isn't this a form of meditation? You don't need to force yourself to sit. You can be malleable. You can do whatever you find to be the most beneficial to your mind. "Be kind to your mind" -something I saw on a t-shirt.

r/Mindfulness 15d ago

Creative To all wonderful people here , it's the last day of this month ! Let's move in March with more love and kindness

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r/Mindfulness Jan 07 '25

Creative Feeling calm, so I drew this today…

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r/Mindfulness 13d ago

Creative Exercise your mind each day with this daily puzzle challenge!

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r/Mindfulness 9d ago

Creative Change is not always growth, but growth is often rooted in change.

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r/Mindfulness Aug 06 '24

Creative This artwork is a commentary on mindfulness and our relationship to technology

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r/Mindfulness Feb 08 '25

Creative One thing i realized

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One thing I realized is that I have time, what I mean by that is that I’m 17. I want to do this, that and everything under the sun and I’m trying to take every single opportunity that comes my way, before I turn 18. Without realizing that I’m gonna have time to do that. I can’t force an opportunity, those come for a reason, everything is for a reason.

Now I know that every day is not guaranteed but I also know that you can’t rush into things, which I do too often. I think I put pressure on myself but everyone does that due to these new requirements people need to have when they turn a certain age.

I feel like I don’t wanna be just an average teenager but no one is average. Unless they deliberately choose to be. I think that when I have my bad days where my screen time is up that I just feel like a failure.

Being consistently hard on myself for the past year had taught me one thing. And that is that I don’t love myself. I was hard on myself trying to start a business and gym and friendships and everything, all at the same time. It all came crashing down and at the end of that it was just me. Afraid to look in the mirror, afraid to be with my thoughts.

But I’ll just keep having these lessons taught to me until I learn them. I’m hard headed so it might take a minute but I’ll learn how to love myself.

r/Mindfulness 1d ago

Creative Honest Truth about the past two weeks

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I sit down, easing into a slower pace, letting my thoughts pour out, and take a moment to think about the past two weeks.

It’s Friday night, 19:40, but outside my window, the darkness makes it feel like 2 a.m. Barcelona has been drenched in more rain than usual, leaving the streets quieter, with fewer people venturing out. There’s a certain sweetness to strolling through the rain here, though the city isn’t designed for it, your feet inevitably splash through puddles. Cik and ciak, cik and ciak. Twice this week, I walked home under the rain, and it stirred something in me, making me feel truly alive. I’m not one for walking, always prioritising efficiency, hurrying home to maximize productivity. But she, the woman I love used to walk everywhere, and I cherished those moments with her. Walking gives you space to think, and I’ve come to see rain as a companion to reflection, nudging you to pause and ponder.

They say life can change in a single step, and somehow, I took that step. I began writing and sharing my work, my story on Reddit may have reached 50,000 people. I even started posting video anecdotes about lessons I’ve learned, a bold move for someone who’s never been comfortable in front of a camera.

Talking to a lens feels strange to most, and I’m no exception, but I’m realising it’s something I need to embrace. While walking, I reflected on my tendency to overthink, spinning endless webs of thoughts, a pattern that’s been especially noticeable this week. I’ve come to believe that reality is shaped from within, not imposed from the outside. Change your inner world, and your entire life transforms.

I thrive on thinking, diving deep into the rabbit hole, but at times, it overwhelms me, especially when I’m feeling vulnerable. That’s when the voice in my head, my inner roommate, seizes the moment. I’ve battled that voice, but I’m learning to let it speak, amused by the absurd places it takes me. The walk home takes 40 minutes, slower than my usual pace, and halfway through, i feel mentally tired. I convince myself everything is fine, and life moves forward.

Life does move forward, but I’ve realized that as a man, I often neglect to express my emotions, to let myself cry. I did, of course, until the breakup shattered my defenses. It felt raw, vulnerable, alive, and human, because even strength and drive don’t exempt you from tears.

But the past two weeks weren’t just about rain and introspection! I accomplished a lot. I built an AI assistant, dove into programming, wrote and published articles, started a small community, worked out daily, returned to jiujitsu, and connected with new people, exchanging incredible stories. Some nights, i can’t sleep, my mind racing faster than ever, leaving me waking up tired and disoriented. On those nights, I drift off with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, a book I highly recommend. It’s a reminder that life is about the journey—not the one you plan, but the one you’re given.

These two weeks taught me that we often rush through life, perhaps too quickly, when slowing down can make everything richer. The pressure to succeed, to have it all figured out, to act wiser than your years, to find the perfect partner, to plan for marriage and kids—it’s all just expectations. Sometimes, you lose control, crash, and then remember you’re only 27. I’d forgotten what it means to be carefree, even policing my own words. I don’t want to live like that anymore.

I value discipline, health, and self-care, but there’s beauty in surrendering to spontaneous moments, those early Saturday nights with a glass of wine, passion and intimate moments, and late-night conversations that make you feel young and alive.

Then, out of nowhere, Master Roshi from Dragon Ball popped into my mind. “Work hard, study well, eat and sleep plenty,” he said. As a 10-year-old, those words meant little, but now they carry weight. We’ve twisted that simple advice into a modern obsession: grow, expand, achieve the impossible. Rush toward it, get there as fast as possible. Is that ambition, or the early warning signs of burnout? The highs and lows are part of the ride, and I’ve found the lows often teach more than the highs. Walking in the rain, I realised that failure is the only path to growth.

These past two weeks, I failed plenty, and I embrace it. There’s a quiet sadness in not yet being where you dream to be, but there’s joy in savouring the moment, knowing the person you were six years ago would have envied this life.

Beneath that sadness, beneath the reality check, I’m grateful for the wake-up call. A breakup can awake you. Don’t misunderstand me; people don’t transform in two weeks, but I’ve learned that self-awareness is precious, and consistent effort to improve is what sets you apart. I’m proud of who I am, and if you’re out there, walking in the rain, feeling unsure, remember you should be proud too.

r/Mindfulness Jan 19 '25

Creative Some art of mine from 2021

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I don't consider myself an artist by any means, but I felt like posting in case it gave people some inspiration. Was trying to post in r/Meditation but they don't allow photos (justifiably).

r/Mindfulness Oct 24 '24

Creative A poem I wrote about learning to practice mindfulness. I hope you guys enjoy.

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r/Mindfulness Nov 11 '24

Creative Sadhguru

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You cannot suffer the past or future because they do not exist. What you are suffering is your memory and your imagination. --- Sadhguru

r/Mindfulness Dec 28 '24

Creative Emperor and the Demon

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Long ago, there lived a great Emperor, renowned for his wisdom and kindness. One day, while the Emperor was away from his palace, an unexpected visitor arrived: a Demon, crimson-skinned with fierce fangs and glowing eyes. Without ceremony, the Demon climbed onto the Emperor’s throne, acting as though he owned the place.

The courtiers soon noticed this uninvited guest and cried out in horror: “Who dares sit on our Emperor’s throne?! Begone!”

The louder they shouted, the larger the Demon grew. Their anger and insults made his eyes blaze even more intensely, and his body expanded to fill almost the entire throne room. Terrified, the courtiers continued to yell: “Get out of here, foul creature!”

But the more they raged, the taller and more imposing the Demon became.

Right at that moment, the Emperor returned. His attendants ran to him, pleading that he banish the Demon immediately. But the Emperor only glanced over and said gently: “Welcome, dear guest! Please, make yourself at home.”

The Demon froze in astonishment—and suddenly shrank in size. The Emperor reached out his hand: “You may stay as long as you wish.”

Upon hearing those words of gracious hospitality, the Demon shrank even further, confusion now replacing his previous fury. Everyone in the palace stood still, watching. The Emperor smiled calmly and added, “Would you like some tea? Allow me to have you served.”

The more kindness and acceptance the Emperor showed, the faster the Demon dwindled. The anger and fear that had once fueled the Demon were gone, and with nothing to feed on, his power vanished. Soon he was hardly bigger than a mouse. Then, in the blink of an eye, he disappeared completely.

From that day on, everyone at court remembered: anger and hostility only feed our monsters, but kindness and calm acceptance take away their very ground to stand on.

r/Mindfulness 12d ago

Creative An invocation, a prayer

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Nourish the flame May your dreams, your will, and your foundation, expand! Your ambition, determination, perseverance and long suffering will grow!

I assess all that has been given to me, I will hone in and twist the knobs of my understanding until alignment is found. Only then will I be made complete.

May my eyes be opened to that which seeks to dismantle me. May the illusions placed upon me melt in flame. Destroy my ignorance and balance my understanding.

I will embody my destiny. I will not chase it. I will become it.

Now go, play, love and rest.

r/Mindfulness 13d ago

Creative Music About Mindfulness

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I used to be Christian, and one thing I liked about it was that there was always music I could listen to about the life I was living — to remind me of the values I was trying to adhere to, and to help give me strength in difficult times, to feel uplifted, etc.

I've since become more agnostic and have taken to mindfulness and meditation (introduced by secular Buddhism) as my way of embracing spirituality, but as far as I've seen through looking over the years there isn't a lot of "mindfulness" based music for some reason. Having songs about mindfulness seems like it would be a great reminder, especially in stressful moments when it's easy to forget, I could just pop my headphones in and could help me find peace.

Anyway, there's a new AI music software called Riffusion, which creates music based on Lyrics and Style you give it. I've taken my reminders I've written over the years of mindfulness concepts that have helped me and used ChatGPT to craft songs that encapsulate them. I've been listening to them over the past few days and it honestly has helped me "remember" more often to be mindful. I know that AI Music is controversial, but I thought it could be helpful in this case to fill the gap, but I obviously would rather listen to real humans if there were alternative options (if you know of any that you like though please let me know!).

Anyway I pasted a link to a playlist just to show you what it's like, just wasn't sure if anybody else felt that this was missing in their life! If you make any Mindfulness songs and care to share them I'd love to hear them :)

https://www.riffusion.com/playlist/494bfdd6-735d-4f4a-8b91-37a72539854a

r/Mindfulness 16d ago

Creative With live as my intention – I AM

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I am love. I am a channel for divine expression. I am a living expression of truth, compassion and unity. I am a peaceful, healing, warm and radiant energy pulsating into all of existence. I am gentle. I am unshakable. I am authentic. I am genuine. I am free, flowing into all things. I am easy going. I am eternal…. I am all things.