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Calculated Shard: 198 (from laksa096)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa198.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.mindful.org/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.mindful.org/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/","crawl_time":1776014233,"first_indexed_time":1609248444,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,mindful!www,\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4845698286738353398","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Be More Present, and Stay Present - Mindful","meta_descriptions":["Navigate the darkness of winter solstice and be the light with these tips to be more present. Together we'll find peace in these moments."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The holidays can be an overwhelming time when we find our minds racing a mile a minute. Here are some tips on how to be present.\nBy\nStephanie Domet\nDecember 29, 2020\nGuided Meditations\nWe’ve been through a lot—together and, more poignantly, alone. And the darkest day of the year—winter solstice—is approaching. I say that not to worry you, but to remind you that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\nWhile many take this time of year to look back (best-of lists, anyone?) or look ahead (are we making resolutions for 2021 or just letting it wash over us?), here’s an invitation to just be here. Right here, right now,\nin this moment\n.\nSome of these moments will bring great peace. Others will leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at compassion—for ourselves and others—kindness, and finding joy, and the more we can surf the changes of our lives with ease. It all starts with being present in our lives.\nThree Practices to Find Your Presence\n1. Bring your whole heart to the moment\n“Joy has its roots in wholehearted appreciative attention,”\nwrites Willem Kuyken.\n“As you go about your day, bring your attention to seeing, touching, and listening wholeheartedly—mindful of how you are touching and being touched by the world. Take moments to pause.”\n2.  Find your foundation in breath\nThis year has asked a lot of us. For many, this season asks even more. It can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself the gift of this moment,\nwith a basic breathing practice\nto anchor you in the simplicity of the present, where all you have to do is breathe.\n3. Savor what comes\nIt’s going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows.\nThis week-long savoring practice\nfrom founding editor Barry Boyce is an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor.\n6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking\n \nResearch shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll.\nRead More\n \nChristopher Willard\nJune 20, 2023\nAbout The Author\nStephanie Domet\nStephanie Domet is the author of two novels and a nonfiction book for middle grade readers. She’s the cofounder of the AfterWords Literary Festival and a contributing editor for Mindful. She lives in Kjipuktuk\/Halifax, where she is, indeed, grateful to be alive, in the best way.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=973198340649629&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[Download the free Mindful App](https:\/\/app.mindful.org\/?utm_source=morg-digital&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=mindful-app&utm_content=globalyellowbanner&utm_term=app-download)\n\n- [App](https:\/\/app.mindful.org\/)\n- [Search](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/products\/mindful-subscription?abtr=true)\n\n[Download the free Mindful App](https:\/\/app.mindful.org\/?utm_source=morg-digital&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=mindful-app&utm_content=globalyellowbanner&utm_term=app-download)\n\n- [App](https:\/\/app.mindful.org\/)\n- [How to Meditate](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-meditate\/)\n- [Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Meditation Techniques](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/meditation\/mindfulness-getting-started\/)\n  - [Meditation for Beginners](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/what-is-mindfulness\/)\n  - [Benefits of Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/the-science-of-mindfulness\/)\n  - [Guided Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/meditation-practices\/guided-meditations\/)\n  - [FAQ About Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/magazine\/faq\/)\n- [Guided Practices](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Mindfulness for Stress](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-manage-stress-with-mindfulness-and-meditation\/)\n  - [Mindfulness for Kids](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/mindfulness-for-kids\/)\n  - [Mindful Eating](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/the-basics-of-mindful-eating\/)\n  - [Mindful Breathing](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-practice-mindful-breathing\/)\n  - [Mindfulness at Work](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/mindful-working-the-best-practices-for-bringing-mindfulness-to-work\/)\n  - [Mindful Compassion](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-compassionate-a-mindful-guide-to-compassion\/)\n  - [Mindfulness for Sleep](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/the-ultimate-guide-to-mindfulness-for-sleep\/)\n  - [Mindful Movement](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/getting-started-with-mindful-movement\/)\n  - [12 Minute Meditation Podcast](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/learn\/podcasts-audio\/)\n- [In-Depth Guides](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Guides & Courses](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/learn\/10x-page\/)\n  - [Mindful Challenges](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/join-the-mindful-affirmations-4-week-challenge\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/)\n  - [Courses](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/collections\/online-courses)\n  - [Affirmation Cards](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/collections\/physical-products)\n  - [Apparel](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/collections\/mindful-supply)\n  - [Gifts](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/mindfuls-holiday-gift-guide\/)\n- [For Businesses](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Mindfulness in the Workplace](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/mindfulness-for\/work-career\/)\n  - [Advertise With Us](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/advertise\/)\n- [Magazine](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Latest Issue](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/issue\/annual-2026\/)\n  - [Past Issues](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/archives\/)\n\n[subscribe](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/products\/mindful-subscription?abtr=true)\n\n- [App](https:\/\/app.mindful.org\/)\n- [How to Meditate](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-meditate\/)\n- [Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Meditation Techniques](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/meditation\/mindfulness-getting-started\/)\n  - [Meditation for Beginners](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/what-is-mindfulness\/)\n  - [Benefits of Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/the-science-of-mindfulness\/)\n  - [Guided Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/meditation-practices\/guided-meditations\/)\n  - [FAQ About Meditation](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/magazine\/faq\/)\n- [Guided Practices](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Mindfulness for Stress](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-manage-stress-with-mindfulness-and-meditation\/)\n  - [Mindfulness for Kids](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/mindfulness-for-kids\/)\n  - [Mindful Eating](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/the-basics-of-mindful-eating\/)\n  - [Mindful Breathing](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-practice-mindful-breathing\/)\n  - [Mindfulness at Work](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/mindful-working-the-best-practices-for-bringing-mindfulness-to-work\/)\n  - [Mindful Compassion](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-compassionate-a-mindful-guide-to-compassion\/)\n  - [Mindfulness for Sleep](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/the-ultimate-guide-to-mindfulness-for-sleep\/)\n  - [Mindful Movement](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/getting-started-with-mindful-movement\/)\n  - [12 Minute Meditation Podcast](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/learn\/podcasts-audio\/)\n- [In-Depth Guides](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Guides & Courses](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/learn\/10x-page\/)\n  - [Mindful Challenges](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/join-the-mindful-affirmations-4-week-challenge\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/)\n  - [Courses](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/collections\/online-courses)\n  - [Affirmation Cards](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/collections\/physical-products)\n  - [Apparel](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/collections\/mindful-supply)\n  - [Gifts](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/mindfuls-holiday-gift-guide\/)\n- [For Businesses](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Mindfulness in the Workplace](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/mindfulness-for\/work-career\/)\n  - [Advertise With Us](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/advertise\/)\n- [Magazine](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present\/)\n  - [Latest Issue](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/issue\/annual-2026\/)\n  - [Past Issues](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/archives\/)\n\n[App](https:\/\/app.mindful.org\/)\n\n[![Email Lead CTA](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Option-2_160x600px-1.png)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/newsletters\/)\n\n[![Email Lead CTA](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Option-1_160x600px-1.png)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/newsletters\/)\n\n# How to Be More Present, and Stay Present\nThe holidays can be an overwhelming time when we find our minds racing a mile a minute. Here are some tips on how to be present.\n\n- By [Stephanie Domet](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/stephaniedomet\/)\n- December 29, 2020\n- [Guided Meditations](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/meditation-practices\/guided-meditations\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/How-to-be-more-present-and-stay-present.jpg)\n\nAndy Dean\/Adobe Stock\n\nWe’ve been through a lot—together and, more poignantly, alone. And the darkest day of the year—winter solstice—is approaching. I say that not to worry you, but to remind you that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\n\nWhile many take this time of year to look back (best-of lists, anyone?) or look ahead (are we making resolutions for 2021 or just letting it wash over us?), here’s an invitation to just be here. Right here, right now, [in this moment](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-practice-for-cultivating-moment-to-moment-gratitude\/).\n\nSome of these moments will bring great peace. Others will leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at compassion—for ourselves and others—kindness, and finding joy, and the more we can surf the changes of our lives with ease. It all starts with being present in our lives.\n\n## Three Practices to Find Your Presence\n#### 1\\. Bring your whole heart to the moment\n“Joy has its roots in wholehearted appreciative attention,” [writes Willem Kuyken.](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/sparking-joy-a-mindfulness-practice-for-everyday\/) “As you go about your day, bring your attention to seeing, touching, and listening wholeheartedly—mindful of how you are touching and being touched by the world. Take moments to pause.”\n\n#### 2\\. Find your foundation in breath\nThis year has asked a lot of us. For many, this season asks even more. It can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself the gift of this moment, [with a basic breathing practice](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-breathing-practice-to-stay-in-the-moment\/) to anchor you in the simplicity of the present, where all you have to do is breathe.\n\n#### 3\\. Savor what comes\nIt’s going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. [This week-long savoring practice](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/get-real-everything-savoring-practice\/) from founding editor Barry Boyce is an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor.\n\n##### READ MORE\n[![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Mindful-Meditations-thumbnails3.png)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/strengthening-moment-to-moment-awareness\/)\n\nBreathing Meditations\n\n###### [Strengthening Moment-to-Moment Awareness](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/strengthening-moment-to-moment-awareness\/)\nA 15-minute breathing exercise to focus your attention. [Read More ![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/strengthening-moment-to-moment-awareness\/)\n\n- Amishi Jha\n- October 20, 2020\n\n[![Calming a Rush of Reactivity with Compassion - A blonde woman standing in the middle of a field with one hand on her heart and one hand on her chest](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Calming-the-rush-of-reactivity-with-compassion.jpg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/calming-a-rush-of-reactivity-with-compassion\/)\n\nLoving-Kindness & Compassion\n\n###### [Calming a Rush of Reactivity with Compassion](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/calming-a-rush-of-reactivity-with-compassion\/)\nDuring moments (or days) when everything seems impossibly complicated, we can still return to one place of simplicity: our innate capacity for presence and kindness. [Read More ![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/calming-a-rush-of-reactivity-with-compassion\/)\n\n- Steven Hickman\n- November 4, 2020\n\n[![Woman practicing mindful walking among grass in meadow and holding in hand gathering wildflowers in mountains in sunlight](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/sonyachnyAdobeStock_117803533-1920px.jpg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking\/)\n\nGuided Meditations\n\n###### [6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking\/)\nResearch shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. [Read More ![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking\/)\n\n- Christopher Willard\n- June 20, 2023\n\n### About The Author\n[![Stephanie Domet](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Stephanie_Domet-1-150x150.jpg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/stephaniedomet\/)\n\n#### [Stephanie Domet](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/stephaniedomet\/)\nStephanie Domet is the author of two novels and a nonfiction book for middle grade readers. She’s the cofounder of the AfterWords Literary Festival and a contributing editor for Mindful. She lives in Kjipuktuk\/Halifax, where she is, indeed, grateful to be alive, in the best way.\n\n[See author's posts](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/stephaniedomet\/)\n\n##### Read More\n[![12MM\\_Sará King\\_Meditation to Approach the World With a “Don’t-Know Mind”](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/12MM_Sara-King_Meditation-to-Approach-the-World-With-a-Dont-Know-Mind.jpg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-12-minute-meditation-to-approach-the-world-with-a-dont-know-mind\/)\n\nPodcasts & Audio\n\n###### [A 12-Minute Meditation to Approach the World With a “Don’t-Know Mind”](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-12-minute-meditation-to-approach-the-world-with-a-dont-know-mind\/)\nWe can find strength and resilience in familiarity—and use those feelings to explore the unfamiliar. [Read More ![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-12-minute-meditation-to-approach-the-world-with-a-dont-know-mind\/)\n\n- Sará King\n- April 7, 2026\n\n[![12MM A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times with Wendy O'Leary](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/12MM_Wendy-OLeary_A-Meditation-to-Allow-Genuine-Happiness-Even-In-Hard-Times.jpg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-meditation-to-allow-genuine-happiness-even-in-hard-times\/)\n\nPodcasts & Audio\n\n###### [A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-meditation-to-allow-genuine-happiness-even-in-hard-times\/)\nAccessing real happiness when we are struggling can feel impossible—but it’s also a key to our recovery, healing, and well-being. [Read More ![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/wp-content\/themes\/mindful\/assets\/img\/arrow-right.svg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-meditation-to-allow-genuine-happiness-even-in-hard-times\/)\n\n- Wendy O’Leary\n- April 1, 2026\n\n[![A phone showing a mindfulness app peeks from a jeans pocket, with text promoting the mindful app.](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Google-_Article-footer_-1.jpg)](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/products\/mindful-subscription?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=house-ads&utm_campaign=mindfulapp-2026&utm_content=article-footer)\n\n[![Hand holding phone with meditation app; text: Mindful Moments In Your Pocket. Perfect for your Page Sidebar. Get The Free App. Limited Time Only.](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Google-_Right-hand-rail_-1.jpg)](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/products\/mindful-subscription?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=house-ads&utm_campaign=mindfulapp-2026&utm_content=right-hand-rail-square)\n\n##### TRENDING\n[![A 10-Minute Relaxation Meditation for Deep Relaxation and Ease - Illustration of a woman doing a breathing exercise on the floor](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/A-10-Minute-Meditation-for-Deep-Relaxation-and-Ease.jpg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-10-minute-meditation-for-deep-relaxation\/)\n\n###### [A 10-Minute Meditation for Deep Relaxation and Ease](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-10-minute-meditation-for-deep-relaxation\/)\n- Jenée Johnson\n\n[![allow the storm to pass](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_210664547-scaled.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/allow-the-storm-to-pass-a-guided-meditation-for-resilience\/)\n\n###### [Allow the Storm to Pass: A Guided Meditation for Resilience](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/allow-the-storm-to-pass-a-guided-meditation-for-resilience\/)\n- Scott Rogers\n\n[![12 Minute Meditation header image with text: A Body Scan Meditation to Prepare Mindful and Body for Sleep, with Diana Winston](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/Diana-Winston-12MM.jpg)](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-body-scan-meditation-to-help-you-sleep\/)\n\n###### [A Body Scan Meditation to Prepare Mind and Body for Sleep](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-body-scan-meditation-to-help-you-sleep\/)\n- Diana Winston\n\n- [MINDFUL.ORG](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/)\n- [About Mindful & Mindful.org](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/about-mindful\/)\n- [Advertise with us at Mindful.org](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/advertise\/)\n- [Privacy Policies](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/privacy\/)\n- [Sitemap](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/html-sitemap\/)\n- [AI Use Policy](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/ai-policy\/)\n- [Accessibility Statement](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/accessibility\/)\n- [Land Acknowledgement](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/land-acknowledgement\/)\n- [EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform](https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/consumers\/odr\/main\/index.cfm?event=main.home2.show&lng=EN)\n\n- [CUSTOMER SERVICE](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/subscriber-services\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/contact\/)\n\n- [EXPLORE](https:\/\/shop.mindful.org\/)\n- [Mindful Courses](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/courses\/)\n\n- [MINDFUL APP]()\n- [![App Store](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/download-mindful-on-app-store.png)](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/mindful-magazine-courses\/id6738400445)\n- [![Google Play](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/download-mindful-on-play-store.png)](https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.mindful.android)\n\n- Social Media\n- [X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/MindfulOnline)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/facebook.com\/mindfulorg)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/mindfulmagazine)\n- [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mindful.org)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCXsjej0djMYxtGC3RMHBUvg)\n- [Spotify](https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/50yOGRLSNwrA5mDO2g5gt8)\n- [Apple Podcasts](https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/12-minute-meditation\/id1068281273)\n- [Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/mindfulonline\/)\n- [LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mindful-org\/)\n\n© 2026 [Mindfulness United Pty Ltd](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/about-mindful\/)\n\nNotifications\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=682630158545969&ev=PageView&noscript=1)","attrs_readable_markdown":"The holidays can be an overwhelming time when we find our minds racing a mile a minute. Here are some tips on how to be present.\n\n- By [Stephanie Domet](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/stephaniedomet\/)\n- December 29, 2020\n- [Guided Meditations](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/meditation-practices\/guided-meditations\/)\n\nWe’ve been through a lot—together and, more poignantly, alone. And the darkest day of the year—winter solstice—is approaching. I say that not to worry you, but to remind you that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\n\nWhile many take this time of year to look back (best-of lists, anyone?) or look ahead (are we making resolutions for 2021 or just letting it wash over us?), here’s an invitation to just be here. Right here, right now, [in this moment](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-practice-for-cultivating-moment-to-moment-gratitude\/).\n\nSome of these moments will bring great peace. Others will leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at compassion—for ourselves and others—kindness, and finding joy, and the more we can surf the changes of our lives with ease. It all starts with being present in our lives.\n\n## Three Practices to Find Your Presence\n#### 1\\. Bring your whole heart to the moment\n“Joy has its roots in wholehearted appreciative attention,” [writes Willem Kuyken.](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/sparking-joy-a-mindfulness-practice-for-everyday\/) “As you go about your day, bring your attention to seeing, touching, and listening wholeheartedly—mindful of how you are touching and being touched by the world. Take moments to pause.”\n\n#### 2\\. Find your foundation in breath\nThis year has asked a lot of us. For many, this season asks even more. It can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself the gift of this moment, [with a basic breathing practice](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-breathing-practice-to-stay-in-the-moment\/) to anchor you in the simplicity of the present, where all you have to do is breathe.\n\n#### 3\\. Savor what comes\nIt’s going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. [This week-long savoring practice](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/get-real-everything-savoring-practice\/) from founding editor Barry Boyce is an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor.\n\n###### [6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking\/)\nResearch shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. 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Boilerpipe Text	The holidays can be an overwhelming time when we find our minds racing a mile a minute. Here are some tips on how to be present. By Stephanie Domet December 29, 2020 Guided Meditations We’ve been through a lot—together and, more poignantly, alone. And the darkest day of the year—winter solstice—is approaching. I say that not to worry you, but to remind you that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). While many take this time of year to look back (best-of lists, anyone?) or look ahead (are we making resolutions for 2021 or just letting it wash over us?), here’s an invitation to just be here. Right here, right now, in this moment . Some of these moments will bring great peace. Others will leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at compassion—for ourselves and others—kindness, and finding joy, and the more we can surf the changes of our lives with ease. It all starts with being present in our lives. Three Practices to Find Your Presence 1. Bring your whole heart to the moment “Joy has its roots in wholehearted appreciative attention,” writes Willem Kuyken. “As you go about your day, bring your attention to seeing, touching, and listening wholeheartedly—mindful of how you are touching and being touched by the world. Take moments to pause.” 2. Find your foundation in breath This year has asked a lot of us. For many, this season asks even more. It can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself the gift of this moment, with a basic breathing practice to anchor you in the simplicity of the present, where all you have to do is breathe. 3. Savor what comes It’s going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. This week-long savoring practice from founding editor Barry Boyce is an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor. 6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. Read More Christopher Willard June 20, 2023 About The Author Stephanie Domet Stephanie Domet is the author of two novels and a nonfiction book for middle grade readers. She’s the cofounder of the AfterWords Literary Festival and a contributing editor for Mindful. She lives in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, where she is, indeed, grateful to be alive, in the best way.
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Others will leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at compassion—for ourselves and others—kindness, and finding joy, and the more we can surf the changes of our lives with ease. It all starts with being present in our lives. ## Three Practices to Find Your Presence #### 1\. Bring your whole heart to the moment “Joy has its roots in wholehearted appreciative attention,” [writes Willem Kuyken.](https://www.mindful.org/sparking-joy-a-mindfulness-practice-for-everyday/) “As you go about your day, bring your attention to seeing, touching, and listening wholeheartedly—mindful of how you are touching and being touched by the world. Take moments to pause.” #### 2\. Find your foundation in breath This year has asked a lot of us. For many, this season asks even more. It can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. 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Readable Markdown	The holidays can be an overwhelming time when we find our minds racing a mile a minute. Here are some tips on how to be present. - By [Stephanie Domet](https://www.mindful.org/author/stephaniedomet/) - December 29, 2020 - [Guided Meditations](https://www.mindful.org/category/meditation-practices/guided-meditations/) We’ve been through a lot—together and, more poignantly, alone. And the darkest day of the year—winter solstice—is approaching. I say that not to worry you, but to remind you that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). While many take this time of year to look back (best-of lists, anyone?) or look ahead (are we making resolutions for 2021 or just letting it wash over us?), here’s an invitation to just be here. Right here, right now, [in this moment](https://www.mindful.org/a-practice-for-cultivating-moment-to-moment-gratitude/). Some of these moments will bring great peace. Others will leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at compassion—for ourselves and others—kindness, and finding joy, and the more we can surf the changes of our lives with ease. It all starts with being present in our lives. ## Three Practices to Find Your Presence #### 1\. Bring your whole heart to the moment “Joy has its roots in wholehearted appreciative attention,” [writes Willem Kuyken.](https://www.mindful.org/sparking-joy-a-mindfulness-practice-for-everyday/) “As you go about your day, bring your attention to seeing, touching, and listening wholeheartedly—mindful of how you are touching and being touched by the world. Take moments to pause.” #### 2\. Find your foundation in breath This year has asked a lot of us. For many, this season asks even more. It can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself the gift of this moment, [with a basic breathing practice](https://www.mindful.org/a-breathing-practice-to-stay-in-the-moment/) to anchor you in the simplicity of the present, where all you have to do is breathe. #### 3\. Savor what comes It’s going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. [This week-long savoring practice](https://www.mindful.org/get-real-everything-savoring-practice/) from founding editor Barry Boyce is an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor. ###### [6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking](https://www.mindful.org/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking/) Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. [Read More ![](https://www.mindful.org/wp-content/themes/mindful/assets/img/arrow-right.svg)](https://www.mindful.org/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking/) - Christopher Willard - June 20, 2023 ### About The Author [![Stephanie Domet](https://www.mindful.org/content/uploads/Stephanie_Domet-1-150x150.jpg)](https://www.mindful.org/author/stephaniedomet/) #### [Stephanie Domet](https://www.mindful.org/author/stephaniedomet/) Stephanie Domet is the author of two novels and a nonfiction book for middle grade readers. She’s the cofounder of the AfterWords Literary Festival and a contributing editor for Mindful. She lives in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, where she is, indeed, grateful to be alive, in the best way.
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