Mindfulness, Not Mindlessness

“We need to learn to use technology in a way that promotes mindfulness and balance, rather than mindlessness and addiction.”
~Arianna Huffington~

Tink doesn’t need a routine for this. He just does it.

Game’s over, glove comes off, phone stays in the bag a little longer. He takes it all in first β€” the field, the quiet, the river past the fence β€” before he lets the rest of the world back in.

Not because he’s avoiding anything. Because some things are worth being fully present for before you go check what everyone else was doing.

The Dude 🐸

Thought for the Day
Take it in before you check it out.

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