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Mindfulness

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Having just mentioned mindfulness in a response to somebody, it reminded me that I have big queries about mindfulness.

Recently I saw a video about it that described people going about their daily life noticing things. This I can believe. Their example of something people don't notice - the water in the shower. How can you possibly not notice water in the shower that is literally coming down on your head? 

It made me wonder whether this was the video somewhat exaggerating or whether it is part of my neurodivergency. I often find that I can't filter out things and it often amazes me what other people can filter out. I couldn't believe it one day when I was being driven mad by a very large flickering light and other people were saying well I didn't notice until you pointed it out. What do you mean you didn't notice? How can you possibly not have noticed? 

I wonder if this is why I strongly dislike mindfulness. It aims to make us more aware of what is happening in our bodies but I'm hyper aware. I can never block it out. Why would I want to become more aware and how would that help ground me?

I may well be after neurotypical answers for comparison but let's see what people think anyway. Is anyone unaware of the feel of the water when they have a shower? Those of you that like mindfulness - are you usually hyper aware and what is it that you like about it? Those of you that don't like mindfulness or haven't found it helpful - are you usually hyper aware and what is it you didn't like about it?

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  • I spend a lot of mindful minutes per day. Its the best way of feeling grounded. When you are not sensing fully things quickly become overwhelming. Sometimes I get around this by simply allowing them in to be more overwhelming, or wash over you. Like something as simple as looking at moving water, but also incorporating another sense like sound or smell. Why you focus on on one or two things together the mind can become really focused again. Sitting on a porch watching heavy rain (while staying dry) is a good way to do this. Or going for a walk after the rain.

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  • I spend a lot of mindful minutes per day. Its the best way of feeling grounded. When you are not sensing fully things quickly become overwhelming. Sometimes I get around this by simply allowing them in to be more overwhelming, or wash over you. Like something as simple as looking at moving water, but also incorporating another sense like sound or smell. Why you focus on on one or two things together the mind can become really focused again. Sitting on a porch watching heavy rain (while staying dry) is a good way to do this. Or going for a walk after the rain.

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