Mindfulness with George

Everyone is mindful to some degree at least some of the time.  

Meditation strengthens your mindfulness.     

Meditation does not require much time, only the effort to remember to bring mindfulness to the moment.  

Here is a three minute video on how to meditate at your desk.

Mindfully bring the mind to the present moment.  

Mindful awareness day to day, moment to moment.

Here is a three minute video on how to bring mindfulness to your time when walking about.

Be ready for anything.

In this interview on Calm and Connected conducted by Brian Simmons, George Pitagorsky provides insight into how, in the midst of a pandemic, to manage work, life and the complexities of emotions like fear, sadness, anger, and anxiety by being present and effective moment to moment, day to day. George leads a guided body energy awareness meditation and describes mindfulness as a moment to moment practice.  

He reflects on the Zen approach to project management, a method that encourages mindful awareness and focus when working on projects and daily tasks.  George responds to questions and comments from an audience of students, teachers and administrators, particularly focused on the ability to manage and perform well in the midst of radical change, uncertainty and working remotely.  The questions and responses are relevant for anyone interested in bringing mindful awareness to working from home.

Life can be challenging, but when confronted with uncertainty, it is necessary to be responsive as opposed to reactive in order to perform/live optimally.  Remember: 

1. Be mindfully aware and objectively observant.
2. Accept reality and things as they are. Don't reject or suppress hard to manage emotions.
3. Keep a realistic and optimistic attitude. 
4. Step back and find the calm in the eye of the storm.
5. Strengthen mindfulness and concentration. (Resilience in the face of change).

All of this will lead you to effective action