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By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:07:36 +0000

@Barbara — I love the idea of being a “tourist” in your own town!!! I’ll have to try it as I’ve also lived in my town for many, many years. Also, thanks for mentioning the book, the Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle. I’ll have to read it.

@Davina — You’re so right. Practice is the main part of any kind of mindfulness! Thanks for your comment.

@Patricia — I’m glad your new car is helping you and I loved you mentioning saving gas by slowly down as well as your mention of taking back roads, instead of the main ones. Very good points! Thanks!

@Kathy — I agree that enjoying travel is so much better than enduring it. I also appreciated you minding me that mindfulness TRAVEL includes more than just a car!

By: Kathy @ Virtual Impax

Kathy @ Virtual Impax — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:28:24 +0000

WOW! What a concept!!! Making getting there part of the "vacation" so to speak!!! I always view the "getting there" as a "have to" instead of something to enjoy. Whether it's by car or by plane, the travel is something to be endured to get to the destination in mind. I think that a simple attitude adjustment might actually make it so I could ENJOY the process of travel instead of simply enduring it! Thanks - and enjoy your drive! Kathy @ Virtual Impaxs last blog post..Shameless Self Promotion in a Graceless Age

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:04:26 +0000

Sara, Nice post and I appreciated the steps to mindfulness while driving. I always thought I was a nervous driver and then I got a new car and wow - not so small and scary. This helped a great deal. Not having the radio on is helpful too and slowing down saves money going into the gas tank. I also allow a few extra minutes to get someplace/check out the back roads and not the main routes. I find talking to distracted or mindless drivers in a soothing calm voice seems to help also Thank you I needed this refresher course Patricias last blog post..After Math

By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:23:47 +0000

Hi Sara. The best part of what you’ve said is realizing that this takes practice. It’s great that you make it ok when you forget. That takes a huge weight off your shoulders… it’s hard to take a deep breath if you’re carrying too much weight around Excellent tips! Thanks for sharing them.

Your Welcome Page looks great!

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By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:36:08 +0000

Hi Sara - Great ideas. Like you, I've also turned off the music. It is a distraction to me, too. I also find if I leave earlier than I think I should, I allow time for delays. I hate being late, so this has helped me a lot. Sometimes I pretend I'm a tourist in my own town (even though we've lived here over 20 years). I look in awe at the mountains or the other scenery and at times, feel like I'm seeing it for the first time. A book that really helped me to learn to practice mindfulness and to live in the moment is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Barbara Swaffords last blog post..Attract Readers - Make Your Blog A Safe Haven