Does guided meditation help to achieve Mindfulness?

Sir Anthony explains that there are many ways to get to the ‘still point’ - the point where we are fully self-aware. He says different people find different ways of getting there. He talks about people using music, or calligraphy or even walking as a device to get to a Mindful state.

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 Anthony explains that he’s never been able to define Mindfulness despite practicing for 40 years. He says it’s about being connected with your senses, knowing you are present. He also explains that this ability improves with practice.

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 explains that Mindfulness has to be right for everyone as Mindfulness as an end is about truly in touch with our thought and bodies and relationships. To be full awake. He does say that it may not necessarily be the right time to embark on the journey.