Mindfulness: The Art of Enjoying Life  I recently found myself
experimenting with mindfulness in an odd place – a live music
concert. When I speak with students and explain the concept of
“being present,” I notice that many people see it as another
“should”, right under floss and call home more often, even if
they truly believe it can decrease stress and improve health.
Learning that something is good for us can sometimes make us
reject it faster than a 7-year old can hide broccoli under a
napkin.  As I listened to Eddie Vedder belt out an acoustic set,
I closed my eyes and opened my ears for the first time all
night. I turned my attention completely to the sound of the
guitar, the power of his voice, and the way the song “Just
Breathe” melted my entire being. When thoughts crept into my
head, I noticed them and let them go, turned my entire attention
to the way the music made me feel, and truly savored every sound
as if I were eating a rich chocolate cake. What a difference!
Yes, mindfulness is the art of b