​Mindful Knitting and Diving

Olympic British diver Tom Daley is just as well known for his knitting at the 2021 Games as he is for the Gold Medal he won. Between his events, Tom sits in the stands, watching other contests, peaceably knitting. “Knitting is my way of finding calm, mindfulness and relieving stress." He sells his creations online to raise money for charity.
Mindfulness doesn't entail hyper-vigilance or long, awkward delays while we inspect our thoughts. Mindfulness begins with highly focused attention and evolves into an ever-present awareness. And it works swiftly. – Sharon Salzberg, Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World
Affirmative Prayer: I am mindful that Life is inviting me to love, serve, and express my best self. I open to a sense of purpose, wholeness, and joy, and allow what I do this day to be inspired by the Divine’s vision for my life. I dwell in the heart of Infinite Presence. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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