• Mindfulness is not just paying attention; it's playing with our attention.

 

• Wherever you go, try to imagine you’re snapping photos of, drawing, or painting your observations (e.g. scenery, people, and buildings) with a beginner's mind.

 

• Beginner's mind means seeing things through fresh lenses, child-like curiosity, and thinking of it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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• Have fun - focus on the pleasant, interesting, and meaningful. You may also take real photos with your phone camera (instead of imagining) and WhatsApp the photos to friends to share your discoveries.

 

• A recent scientific study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (Diehl, Zauberman, & Barasch, 2016) shows that enjoyment of positive experiences is enhanced by taking pictures as it increases engagement.