The true taste of the soul: A Mindfulness Story that changed my perspective

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#Every once in a while, a #simple #moment teaches us something profound. Recently, over coffee with some old friends, I experienced one of those moments—and it changed how I see happiness, stress, and the real meaning of mindfulness.

So here’s a story that’s close to my heart, and I hope it speaks to yours too.

I.THE TRUE TASTE OF SOUL:

I and my friends from college and school days decided to go to our favorite coffee shop because my pals from college and school wanted to get together. We began talking about our careers since we were so happy to see each other, but the topic quickly devolved into gripes and comparisons about our jobs, relationships, and lives.

We so began ordering our #favorite #coffee without paying attention to the flavor and, but of course, our favorite cup with lovely, exquisitely arranged cups and the decor of the famous shop .

While we were all admiring the lovely cups, we neglected to appreciate the coffee's flavor and failed to recognize that the cup didn't contribute as much value as the flavor of the coffee that adds aroma to our lives. Similarly , in life, we need to fill our lives with the quality of thoughts that ultimately leads us to the path of #happiness. We often chase appearances , forgetting that true joy comes from within—like coffee's flavor that brings true self-awareness.

II. MINDFULNESS: YOUR PATH TO INNER PEACE

Studies show that 8 in 10 Americans experience #stress in their daily lives and have a hard time relaxing their bodies and calming their minds, increasing the chances of #health problems like heart disease, strokes, and other illnesses.

#Mindfulness meditation is within us, and so is peace.

Buddhist monks have used mindfulness exercises as a form of meditation for more than 2600 years.

There are so many trainings about how to develop a more skilled mind and sense of focus that can help to maintain control and awareness of our thoughts, emotions, and anxiety, but any initiative to change starts with you when you change and focus.

III. Start with Confident Body Language

Step 1: Search for a #peaceful place, use a cushion, sit straight up, allow your shoulders and head to rest, and place your hands on top of your legs with your upper arms at your side.

Step 2: Close your eyes , take a #deep breath, and relax. We must feel the fall and rise of your chest and the expansion and contraction taking place in our belly. #Notice coolness; don't control the breath but follow its natural flow.

Step 3: Thoughts will try to draw your attention; Notice them but pass without judgment, gently return your focus to the breath, and remove negative thoughts through self-inquiry.

Step 4: Visualize success, like getting your dream job, visiting your dream country, etc.

A short story on mindfulness

IV. Now consider: What is life?

Indeed, #life is nothing more than a cup of coffee, with work, wealth, luxuries, social standing, and power serving as the cups. They are the instruments and frameworks that contain the present narrative of our lives, and the kind of cup hardly contributes anything worthwhile.

We cannot appreciate the coffee if we focus on the cup.

I would thus advise you to savor and add flavor to the coffee as though you were seeking happiness, to savor each moment, to feel deeply, and to make the most of everything , making yourself more self-aware and adding purpose to life.

What makes a difference is to live simply, love freely, and talk kindly.

I am Tusharika Bhattacharya, a postgraduate lawyer, a Certified Confidence Coach from ICF, with 6 years of professional experience. My interests include mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and conducting research on how to apply these practices to relationships at work and in personal life.

Disclaimer:

This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or psychological advice. I share from my experience as a Certified Confidence Coach and lawyer.