St. Cloud Times — Think about your last meal. Was it in front of the TV? Or at your desk staring at a computer screen?
Did you really taste your food? Enjoy the textures and smells? Take a moment to rest from your busy day?
Probably not. In this 24/7 culture, disconnecting is akin to death.
But some are starting to challenge that. The idea of mindfulness, meditation, zen — whatever you want to call it — is all a similar practice: Taking time to create some space in the day, to really be in the moment.
And experts say you can incorporate meditation or mindfulness into things you’re already do: walking, eating, taking a break at work.
“It’s more than just sitting,” said Steve Hoover, a professor and interim director of the education department at St. Cloud State University.
Hoover teaches meditation and other techniques as stress reduction skills for schools, faculty and students. He also teaches stress management.
