Are there multiple journeys to reach a Mindful state?

Sir Anthony suggests that we should recognise that we’ve spent a lot of our lives Mindful. He explains that it is just a natural state of being. He talks about athletes being Mindful when they perform. He also talks about Mindfulness being giving up the past and the future and living in the present. Sir Anthony suggests Apps or groups are ways of learning and he himself joined a group 40 years ago.

Sir Anthony says that it can help but we are all different and it may not be appropriate for everyone. He talks about how the guide could even rotate around a group - which he suggests may be effective.

Sir Anthony says that he found it helpful to learn from a teacher. He noticed a poster on the Underground when he was a student and went to a school. He goes on to say that this may not be the right path for everyone and that the journey may well be difficult.

Sir Anthony explains that it’s hard to make considered choices without being Mindful. He using the example of making decision from a calm state and likens it to be a calm surface of a body of water rather than a surface splashing around.

Sir Anthiony explains that the more used to we are at being still, the less likely we are to engage in activity which is damaging. The more Mindful we become, the more able we become to resist unhealthy behaviours. He talks about learning to be content through Mindfulness.

Sir Anthony explains how Mindfulness is most accessible at this point in human history. The use of mobile devices has provided access to talks and Apps etc which make Mindfulness accessible. He also warns that these devices can also work against being Mindful.