Quotes about Mindfulness

Clear thinking means we don't allow ourselves to become immersed in negativity or unrealistic expectations. We stay connected to other recovering people. We go to our meetings, where peace of mind and realistic support are available. We work the Steps, pray, and meditate.

Reacting usually does not work. We react too quickly, with too much intensity and urgency. Rarely can we do our best at anything in this state of mind.

Have no fear, child, a voice whispers. Have no regrets. Relinquish your resentments. Let Me take your pain. All you have is the present moment. Be still. Be here. Trust. All you have is now. It is enough.

Who we are right now is okay.

I came to realize that if people could make me angry they could could control me. Why should I give someone else such power over my life?

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. Psalm 8:3-5

Can any of you add a cubit to his height by worrying? If then you're not able to do even a little thing, why worry about the rest? Luke 12:25—26

Be on your guard, so that your minds are not dulled … or that day will come on you unexpectedly. Luke 21:34

I continually remember them and have become depressed. Yet I call this to mind, and therefore I have hope. Lamentations 3:20—21

Philippians 4:6—7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled;...As obedient children, do not conform to the

I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Philippians 4:11