The Conscious Mind
Thoughts & Musings
Can you also not wait for Spring to begin? The first warm days and rays of sun already greeted us the past few days. After some turbulent times when not only the cold weather forced us to stay inside, we are grateful for the first signs of spring. But this year things are a bit different. On your first flower-filled spring walk you might find just as many disposed facemasks as flowers in the flowerbeds. The corona measures have created a new breed of pollution.
Scientific literature agrees that our mental health and well-being are profoundly shaped by the way we deal with our attention. Attention is like a muscle that can be trained, and mindfulness does precisely that! It trains our attention, helps to focus on our senses and deal with feelings such as fear and stress. Countless firms such as Google, Apple, IBM, and eBay have recognized the value of mindfulness training and even offer certified courses to their employees. The sooner we start practicing, the better! So why not practice it at schools?
Did you know that, on average, a Dutch person eats about 110 grams of meat a day? This week, March 9th - 15th, marks the third edition of the National Meatless Week in The Netherlands. A special campaign which should be celebrated! That’s why we like to join in and talk about the benefits of living without meat consumption to encourage a conscious lifestyle.
