In our modern society, we are losing touch of feelings of togetherness and unity, so it is no surprise that people are becoming very self-centred. It's easy to get caught up in your own goals, your own happiness and your own problems. Humans are built to connect, we are social creatures, it's in our nature to be compassionate. The problem is that this nature has been buried under things like social media, new technologies, increased populations and segregation.
You might think you’re a grateful person, but keep in mind there is a big difference between thinking you are grateful and actually practising gratitude everyday. Just like there is a difference between knowing something and actually doing it! In today’s modern society it is becoming harder and harder for us to have a deep sense of gratitude because let’s face it, most things are handed to us on a silver platter and we just get used to it.
Over my life and career, I've seen it time and time again where people set out to make a change in their life, whether it be wanting to improve their diet, trying to get more sleep, wanting to choose healthier relationships or deciding to go to the gym.
There is a big difference between wanting to make a change and actionably making a change. They say what you say about yourself is a reflection of what you want to be and what you actually do is a reflection of who you are.
Adopting mindfulness is like bringing it back to the basics- simple to understand and practice yet so powerful at the same time. It is also very liberating to know that you don’t need to sit with a negative emotion all day long or this situation is not the end of the world and that I can do something about this to turn it around.
