60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday: Mindfulness Practices to Lighten & Brighten Your Day

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD8Alfoh-T0" target="_blank">Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday.</p><p>In contemporary Buddhist practice, as derived from the Zen (and Theravādin) traditions by my teacher Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, a "gatha" is a verse usually recited mentally in rhythm with the breath as part of one’s daily mindfulness practice.</p><p><strong>Here’s one for Waking Up</strong>:</p><p><i>Waking up this morning, I smile.</i></p><p><i>Twenty-four brand new hours are before me.</i></p><p><i>I vow to live fully in each moment</i></p><p><i>and to look at all beings with the eyes of compassion</i>.</p><p><strong>And here’s another for Walking Meditation</strong>:</p><p><i>The mind can go in a thousand directions.</i></p><p><i>But on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.</i></p><p><i>With each step, a gentle wind blows.</i></p><p><i>With each step, a flower blooms</i>.</p><p><strong>Question</strong>: What practice lightens and brightens your day? </p><p><i>60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time!</strong> You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p><strong>Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team</strong></p><p>Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & <a href="http