A dual-income couple in their 30s with two children: Thinking about an ideal way of being through the lens of 'mindful living'

I imagine many of you have longed for a 'mindful life'.

I am one of those people.

So, what exactly does 'mindful living' refer to in the first place?

In today's note, I would like to write about what I have thought regarding an ideal way of being, considered through the lens of 'mindful living'.

What does 'mindful living' mean to me?

My ideal 'mindful life' might be a little different from what is generally referred to as 'mindful living' in society.

It is not a life of cooking rice in an earthenware pot, making miso from scratch, or pickling vegetables.

It is about a life where I can properly feel the present moment even amidst a busy lifestyle.

If I can take the time to think about the future and the past, observe what my children are interested in, and discuss our future as a couple, then that can be called 'mindful living'.

It is a life where the days do not just drift by in a blur, leaving me wondering where the year went and what I actually did.

If you have the sense that you are moving forward step by step and have the habit of reflecting, that is already a genuine 'mindful life'.

An ideal way of being considered through 'mindful living'

While thinking about the 'mindful life' I seek, what became clear was my ideal way of being.

What is necessary for a life where one can feel the present is peace of mind.

I realized that I want to be a person who can remain calm and have peace of mind at all times.

Doing what I can in the present at my own pace, calmly and steadily.

Without rushing more than necessary, and without demanding more than necessary.

I want to cherish the entire process of moving toward the person I want to be, at my own pace.

There is no need for efficiency there, nor is there any need to compare myself to others.

Summary

What 'mindful living' means to me.
What an 'ideal way of life' means to me.

By re-examining my own life and putting it into words like this, there were things that became clear to me.

What does 'mindful living' mean to you? I would be happy if you could write an article about it, if you'd like.