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Calculated Shard: 198 (from laksa046)

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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-feel-present-and-stay-present/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.mindful.org/how-to-feel-present-and-stay-present/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-feel-present-and-stay-present\/","crawl_time":1775892788,"first_indexed_time":1756869214,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,mindful!www,\/how-to-feel-present-and-stay-present\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4845698286738353398","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Feel Present, and Stay Present - Mindful","meta_descriptions":["Immerse yourself in every moment, learn how to feel present, and savor the journey instead of anticipating the end."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"When your schedule (and your mind) never seem to rest, here are three simple ways to feel more present in everyday life that don't take much time.\nBy\nStephanie Domet\nand\nAmber Tucker\nSeptember 2, 2025\nGuided Meditations\nWe’ve all been through a lot—both together and alone—and as the long, warm days of summer turn the corner toward autumn, there’s a little more darkness each night and a cooler nip to the air.  It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\nMany take this time of year to look back (poring over a summer’s worth of photos, anyone?) or look ahead (rushing into a new term, a new routine, a new vision for what we want to achieve). Here’s an invitation to just be here. Right here, right now,\nin this moment\n.\nIt’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\nSome of these moments will bring great peace. Others may leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at kindness, compassion—for ourselves and others—and finding joy, and the more we can\nsurf\nthe changes of life with ease. It all starts with being present, here and now.\n3 Mindful Practices to Feel Present—and 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.” There are just two steps in this practice, so you can use it anytime you need it.\nDeepen Your Practice:\nUnhook from Negativity and Savor Joy\n2.  Find your foundation in the breath.\nWhen we face stress, it can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself—and the mindful kids in your life— the gift of this moment,\nwith a basic breathing practice\nto anchor you in the simplicity of the present. J.G. Larochette shares a catchy rhyme to help you feel present, calm, and clear all day long: “Repeat to yourself, “I’ve got my feet on the floor, I’ve got my spine in a line, I’ve got my hands in my lap, I’ve got my heart to the sky.”\nDeepen Your practice:\nA Meditation to Breathe Out Love\n3. Savor what comes.\nIt’s all going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows.\nDuring his week-long savoring practice\n, founding editor Barry Boyce writes, “What I \nwas\n prepared for was taking time to really enjoy things, in the present moment. What I \nwasn’t\n prepared for was how much it would challenge underlying attitudes and assumptions.”  It’s an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor.\nDeepen Your Practice:\nGratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping In to Your Senses\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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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-feel-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 Feel Present, and Stay Present\nWhen your schedule (and your mind) never seem to rest, here are three simple ways to feel more present in everyday life that don't take much time.\n\n- By [Stephanie Domet](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/stephaniedomet\/) and [Amber Tucker](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/author\/ambertucker\/)\n- September 2, 2025\n- [Guided Meditations](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/category\/meditation-practices\/guided-meditations\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/content\/uploads\/how-to-feel-present-and-stay-present_piyush-scaled.jpg)\n\nPiyush608 \/ Unsplash\n\nWe’ve all been through a lot—both together and alone—and as the long, warm days of summer turn the corner toward autumn, there’s a little more darkness each night and a cooler nip to the air. It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\n\nMany take this time of year to look back (poring over a summer’s worth of photos, anyone?) or look ahead (rushing into a new term, a new routine, a new vision for what we want to achieve). 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\n> It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\n\nSome of these moments will bring great peace. Others may leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at kindness, compassion—for ourselves and others—and finding joy, and the more we can [surf](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMskzJjRPcv\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) the changes of life with ease. It all starts with being present, here and now.\n\n## 3 Mindful Practices to Feel Present—and 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.” There are just two steps in this practice, so you can use it anytime you need it.\n\n***Deepen Your Practice:*** [Unhook from Negativity and Savor Joy](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/sparking-joy-a-mindfulness-practice-for-everyday\/)\n\n#### 2\\. Find your foundation in the breath.\nWhen we face stress, it can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself—and the mindful kids in your life— 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. J.G. Larochette shares a catchy rhyme to help you feel present, calm, and clear all day long: “Repeat to yourself, “I’ve got my feet on the floor, I’ve got my spine in a line, I’ve got my hands in my lap, I’ve got my heart to the sky.”\n\n***Deepen Your practice:*** [A Meditation to Breathe Out Love](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/a-breathing-practice-to-stay-in-the-moment\/)\n\n#### 3\\. Savor what comes.\nIt’s all going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. [During his week-long savoring practice](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/get-real-everything-savoring-practice\/), founding editor Barry Boyce writes, “What I *was* prepared for was taking time to really enjoy things, in the present moment. What I *wasn’t* prepared for was how much it would challenge underlying attitudes and assumptions.” It’s an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor.\n\n***Deepen Your Practice:*** [Gratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping In to Your Senses](https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/5-minute-gratitude-practice-focus-good-tapping-senses\/)\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. 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It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\n\nMany take this time of year to look back (poring over a summer’s worth of photos, anyone?) or look ahead (rushing into a new term, a new routine, a new vision for what we want to achieve). 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\n> It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light).\n\nSome of these moments will bring great peace. Others may leave us in pieces. 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Boilerpipe Text	When your schedule (and your mind) never seem to rest, here are three simple ways to feel more present in everyday life that don't take much time. By Stephanie Domet and Amber Tucker September 2, 2025 Guided Meditations We’ve all been through a lot—both together and alone—and as the long, warm days of summer turn the corner toward autumn, there’s a little more darkness each night and a cooler nip to the air. It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). Many take this time of year to look back (poring over a summer’s worth of photos, anyone?) or look ahead (rushing into a new term, a new routine, a new vision for what we want to achieve). Here’s an invitation to just be here. Right here, right now, in this moment . It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). Some of these moments will bring great peace. Others may leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at kindness, compassion—for ourselves and others—and finding joy, and the more we can surf the changes of life with ease. It all starts with being present, here and now. 3 Mindful Practices to Feel Present—and 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.” There are just two steps in this practice, so you can use it anytime you need it. Deepen Your Practice: Unhook from Negativity and Savor Joy 2. Find your foundation in the breath. When we face stress, it can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself—and the mindful kids in your life— the gift of this moment, with a basic breathing practice to anchor you in the simplicity of the present. J.G. Larochette shares a catchy rhyme to help you feel present, calm, and clear all day long: “Repeat to yourself, “I’ve got my feet on the floor, I’ve got my spine in a line, I’ve got my hands in my lap, I’ve got my heart to the sky.” Deepen Your practice: A Meditation to Breathe Out Love 3. Savor what comes. It’s all going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. During his week-long savoring practice , founding editor Barry Boyce writes, “What I was prepared for was taking time to really enjoy things, in the present moment. What I wasn’t prepared for was how much it would challenge underlying attitudes and assumptions.” It’s an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor. Deepen Your Practice: Gratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping In to Your Senses 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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September 2, 2025 - [Guided Meditations](https://www.mindful.org/category/meditation-practices/guided-meditations/) ![](https://www.mindful.org/content/uploads/how-to-feel-present-and-stay-present_piyush-scaled.jpg) Piyush608 / Unsplash We’ve all been through a lot—both together and alone—and as the long, warm days of summer turn the corner toward autumn, there’s a little more darkness each night and a cooler nip to the air. It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). Many take this time of year to look back (poring over a summer’s worth of photos, anyone?) or look ahead (rushing into a new term, a new routine, a new vision for what we want to achieve). 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/). > It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). Some of these moments will bring great peace. Others may leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at kindness, compassion—for ourselves and others—and finding joy, and the more we can [surf](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMskzJjRPcv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) the changes of life with ease. It all starts with being present, here and now. ## 3 Mindful Practices to Feel Present—and 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.” There are just two steps in this practice, so you can use it anytime you need it. *Deepen Your Practice:* [Unhook from Negativity and Savor Joy](https://www.mindful.org/sparking-joy-a-mindfulness-practice-for-everyday/) #### 2\. Find your foundation in the breath. When we face stress, it can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself—and the mindful kids in your life— 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. J.G. Larochette shares a catchy rhyme to help you feel present, calm, and clear all day long: “Repeat to yourself, “I’ve got my feet on the floor, I’ve got my spine in a line, I’ve got my hands in my lap, I’ve got my heart to the sky.” *Deepen Your practice:* [A Meditation to Breathe Out Love](https://www.mindful.org/a-breathing-practice-to-stay-in-the-moment/) #### 3\. Savor what comes. It’s all going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. [During his week-long savoring practice](https://www.mindful.org/get-real-everything-savoring-practice/), founding editor Barry Boyce writes, “What I was prepared for was taking time to really enjoy things, in the present moment. What I wasn’t prepared for was how much it would challenge underlying attitudes and assumptions.” It’s an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor. *Deepen Your Practice:* [Gratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping In to Your Senses](https://www.mindful.org/5-minute-gratitude-practice-focus-good-tapping-senses/) ##### READ MORE [![](https://www.mindful.org/content/uploads/Mindful-Meditations-thumbnails3.png)](https://www.mindful.org/strengthening-moment-to-moment-awareness/) Breathing Meditations ###### [Strengthening Moment-to-Moment Awareness](https://www.mindful.org/strengthening-moment-to-moment-awareness/) A 15-minute breathing exercise to focus your attention. 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Readable Markdown	When your schedule (and your mind) never seem to rest, here are three simple ways to feel more present in everyday life that don't take much time. - By [Stephanie Domet](https://www.mindful.org/author/stephaniedomet/) and [Amber Tucker](https://www.mindful.org/author/ambertucker/) - September 2, 2025 - [Guided Meditations](https://www.mindful.org/category/meditation-practices/guided-meditations/) We’ve all been through a lot—both together and alone—and as the long, warm days of summer turn the corner toward autumn, there’s a little more darkness each night and a cooler nip to the air. It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). Many take this time of year to look back (poring over a summer’s worth of photos, anyone?) or look ahead (rushing into a new term, a new routine, a new vision for what we want to achieve). 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/). > It’s like the tilt of the Earth is sending a reminder: that each of us can be the light in the darkness (and that on the other side of that darkness is light). Some of these moments will bring great peace. Others may leave us in pieces. The more we can bring our focus and presence to these moments, the more skilled we become at kindness, compassion—for ourselves and others—and finding joy, and the more we can [surf](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMskzJjRPcv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) the changes of life with ease. It all starts with being present, here and now. ## 3 Mindful Practices to Feel Present—and 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.” There are just two steps in this practice, so you can use it anytime you need it. *Deepen Your Practice:* [Unhook from Negativity and Savor Joy](https://www.mindful.org/sparking-joy-a-mindfulness-practice-for-everyday/) #### 2\. Find your foundation in the breath. When we face stress, it can be tempting to zone out, ruminate on the past, or plan the future. Give yourself—and the mindful kids in your life— 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. J.G. Larochette shares a catchy rhyme to help you feel present, calm, and clear all day long: “Repeat to yourself, “I’ve got my feet on the floor, I’ve got my spine in a line, I’ve got my hands in my lap, I’ve got my heart to the sky.” *Deepen Your practice:* [A Meditation to Breathe Out Love](https://www.mindful.org/a-breathing-practice-to-stay-in-the-moment/) #### 3\. Savor what comes. It’s all going to come anyway—the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. [During his week-long savoring practice](https://www.mindful.org/get-real-everything-savoring-practice/), founding editor Barry Boyce writes, “What I was prepared for was taking time to really enjoy things, in the present moment. What I wasn’t prepared for was how much it would challenge underlying attitudes and assumptions.” It’s an invitation to be with the moments as they come and savor them, no matter their flavor. *Deepen Your Practice:* [Gratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping In to Your Senses](https://www.mindful.org/5-minute-gratitude-practice-focus-good-tapping-senses/) ###### [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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