Mindspace Quotes

“The most valuable real estate for a man is the woman's mind.
Many bloody battles have been fought for her mind space!”
― Sanjai Velayudhan, Dance of the Spirits: A Novel

“Feeling that we do not have the time to practise may mean that our wish to train the mind is not yet strong enough.”
― Adam Dacey

“We can increase our wish to practise by reflecting on the significant benefits of training for both ourselves and others.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life

“We cultivate confidence by engaging in creative, simple and brief mindful meditations.”
― Adam Dacey

“Just watching our thoughts in a relaxed way for a few moments each day will make a positive impression on our mind and start to provide us with an objective viewpoint for observing our life.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life

“The practise of mindful listening helps us to meet our mind, wherever it may currently be. Gradually, gently and authentically, we bring our attention to the present moment.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life

“When we engage in any mindful practice, it is helpful to appreci- ate that as well as practising for the person who we are now, we are also sowing seeds for future peaceful experiences.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life

“When a gardener plants seeds they wait for them to grow, in the knowledge that they will ripen in their own time; so with our practice, we take a relaxed step back and allow it to mature naturally, in its own time. Appreciating this helps us to have a relaxed approach to our training, and means we are making a significant investment in the mental health of our future self. We will come to experience all the beneficial effects of our practice.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life

“We can have a calm connection with our practice if we appreciate that mindful meditation is the cause of inner peace. Through not expecting immediate results and having confidence in the methods, our mind will naturally open and relax. When we create the causes of inner peace, the effects will ripen naturally in their own time.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life

“The essential point of finding a relaxed posture is to be able to sit in a position that is comfortable enough, so while staying awake and alert, you can almost forget about your body.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life

“When we are practising mindful meditation, we need to be aware of our mind when it gets overexcited due to distractions, and when it becomes dull and starts to fall asleep. Excitement and mental dullness take our attention away from the present moment and have a significant part to play in the stress and anxiety that arises in our life.”
― Adam Dacey, Guide to the Mindful Way of Life