MINDFULNESS, well that exactly seems to be the buzz word of the hour (Of course, only post the likes of COVID, Corona, lockdown, etc. in today's time). However, it has been doing rounds for a bit of time and I can say with a bit of surety that its patrons would be those who are desirous of leading a more mindful life and/ or those who are hopeful for a leap on the Corporate ladder. Well, the purpose may differ from individual to individual and so would the path to attaining mindfulness. Albeit I am a dummy myself, so to say, in this wondrous mindful arena and in a quest to achieve my 2 bits of mindfulness. I often have come across various mediums' viz; online posts, chats, discussion and have been able to, so far, factor the path that in order to be mindful, then it must be achieved through meditation. I did use to meditate since my days as a child, but never really was able to focus for more than a fraction of a minute. And here as an adult, heading towards the twilight of my life, still am unable to meditate. That in turn did lead me to question and doubt myself if, I ever was worthy of achieving mindfulness? Well, my focus here is to meditate as I lead my mundane, routine life. I, however, was rather surprised to note that, I was able to accomplish an experience of peacefulness and calm like never before and all this through my daily routine of working out. My old passions in the gastronomical arena were rekindled and long-dormant passions like writing got fueled. Also, did I, notice that my relation therein with my parents, amidst this horrendous and depressing prison, was much more robust and healthier than ever before; creating memories, happy ones to be exact, to be cherished for times to come. It did amuse me and therein set my mind to wander to seek the reason behind this sudden euphoria. I soon realized that my daily routines were indeed the catalyst in channelizing the positivity from within me in achieving the resultant serenity experienced through meditation. Also, through my varied learnings, I chanced upon the definition of meditation. It being as that state of mind when one focusses the “mind” on any specific object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and to achieve a mentally, clear and emotionally calm and stable state. And just like that I knew I was meditating, not in the worldly prescribed sense, but rather meditating through my fitness regime, through my cooking and my writing. I for sure am not sitting steady at one spot with my eyes closed and focusing to empty my mind of the myriad of thoughts. Although, practicing to the contrary, am reaping results what one is promised through regular meditation. That in turn, then poses another question to me, as to what exactly is meditation? Meditation for me is that period where one can fathom their own singular breath and moment spent and thereby cherish it by being fully alive to every singular moment. And guess then I did get my answer. Meditation is achieved not only by the conventionally prescribed form but rather, achieved through any activity which helps you come and be alive to the moment in entirety and to every single breath of yours. And I am soo very glad to be able to live completely and fully to every singular moment and breath of my life.
- Kketan
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