How can I start practicing mindfulness myself?

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 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 shares how Mindfulness has helped his wife when she was being cared for at the Royal Marsden Hospital. He shares how staff who were Mindful helped his wife far more than those who were not.

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 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.