Dominique Atkinson > Quotes

“Mindfulness is not just about awareness. It teaches us to pay attention to the moment and the “here and now”, and focus on your present thoughts, emotions, and experiences. But mindfulness is more than awareness of the moment - it also teaches us to accept the present with curiosity and kindness, not with negativity, aggression, or resistance.”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“A good starting point is to train your mind in kindness and compassion.”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“God takes the willing heart rather than the obviously powerful as his instruments to use in the Kingdom of God.”
― Dominique Atkinson, The Beginner's Bible: The Complete Guide to Understanding the New and Old Testament - Learn the Fundamental Lesson's of Jesus Christ

“and feelings, and even their thoughts. The first step in your mindfulness practice is to notice and take stock of who you are. What is going on in your physical, mental, and emotional life? What underlying processes are operating without your awareness?”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond, Ajahn Brahm”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“All clinging limits your mind’s freedom, flexibility, and peace.”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“Remember that your prayers may be the prayer that touches the heart of God.”
― Dominique Atkinson, The Beginner's Bible: The Complete Guide to Understanding the New and Old Testament - Learn the Fundamental Lesson's of Jesus Christ

“taking responsibility for the dispositions and activities of our own minds so they can operate in beneficial ways. When we don’t take responsibility for our own minds, external forces will do the shaping: media, advertisements, our social circles, etc.”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“Focus solely on knowing; don’t attempt to change anything. For people who are always trying to make something happen, just observing their minds can be a radical change in perspective and provide relief from suffering.”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“Mindfulness makes you more calm and able to concentrate better on the person you are with.”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“Mindfulness teaches us to accept other people and avoid judgement, but it also teaches us to accept and stop judging ourselves!”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present

“Gratitude is a key to maintaining an internal happiness which is independent of the outside world.”
― Dominique Atkinson, MINDFULNESS: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE: A guide to Inner Peace & Tranquility – Easy Step by Step Guide to Reduce Your Stress and Live in the Present