With the increased stress that so many of us are facing in our modern world, it is not wonder that more people are turning to various mindfulness exercises to find more peace, balance, relaxation, and mental clarity during this time.
  Mindfulness is certainly one of the most powerful remedies we have; the good news is that we have access to it in any moment.
From a meditative perspective, the main cause of stress is a lack of awareness of present moment reality.
  When we are not present to what is happening right now, we are generating negative karma, which will inevitably create increased distress and conflict, and ultimately outer circumstances that reflect these unwanted qualities back to us.
  Mindfulness is a way of training yourself to be fully present to what is happening right now.
  Through the sheer power of awareness, we come to accept life as it is, not as we would like it to be.
  I'd like to share with you a  simple yet profound mindfulness exercise: Close your eyes and sit up straight in a chair.
  Make sure your spine is upright.
  Take several deep, slow breaths and remove any tension from your body, breathing into area where you are holding stress.
  Consciously relax every muscle in your body.
  Now put your entire focus right at the tip of the nose and just lay our attention on the process of inhaling and exhaling.
  Feel the breath move in and out of the body.
  As you do this, observe the content of your thoughts without any attachment or judgment.
  Just witness what is coming up.
  See if you can allow your mind to settle into a place of inner stillness.
  Rest there for some time, not allowing your thoughts to pull you out of this awakened yet relaxed space.
  Now, slowly shrug the shoulders out  and open your eyes.
  Even if you do this basic mindfulness practice 10 minutes a day, you will see that is has a profound impact on your daily life.