Josef led a lovely Breath and Body Awareness Practice that led us from a narrow focus on the breath, and gently widened our attention to include the whole body. I happened to be at O’Neil’s creek, at the foot of Mount Roland, watching the practice on zoom on my phone, and being able to widen my gaze to a soft attention to the whole forest and mountain in front of me. Where were you for this practice? What happens for you as you move through your mindfulness practice from narrow focus to wide or soft awareness of the body of beyond? This human capacity for both types of awareness allows us to

be present to our experience in its detail, and its connectedness. In the coming month, perhaps you might like to explore the way that you can enjoy the tiny things, and the big picture, in your day to day living.

I can give a little plug as well for our upcoming Refresh Your Self for graduates of our courses, which will be held at Oura Oura Conservation Reserve in the Liffey Valley. At this mini day retreat, we’ll get to spend time with the living beings that make up this vast and significant landscape, practicing this dynamic of opening out from narrow to wide awareness. Registration will be on the website soon, so check out https://mindfulnessaus.com.au/finished-a-course/ and don’t miss out this special event led by Outdoor Adventure therapist and MBSR graduate Nick Hall, and myself, Tracy from MPA!