The document discusses practicing mindfulness through slowing down thoughts, rationally considering judgements before speaking or acting, and restoring presence in daily actions such as washing hands with a blessing. It suggests mindfulness helps overcome habitual thinking by noticing reactions as they arise rather than allowing emotions to control actions, and sharing experiences with mindfulness practice.

1. Step 5: Mindfulness The Negative Golden Rule The Positive Golden Rule Don't do to others what you would not like them to do to you Always treat all others as you'd like to be treated yourself

2. Step 5: Mindfulness Mindfulness is a way of slowing down our thoughts so that our brain is in gear before we open our mouth. The pious primordials spent... An hour in preparation before prayer An hour in prayer An hour of meditation after prayer

3. Step 5: Mindfulness Mindfulness puts the brakes on our rush to rationally consider our judgement and allows us options for speech and/or action Asher qid'shanu b'mitz'votav vitzi'vanu ahl netilat Yady'im... Who Sanctifies us with Divine Imperatives, in particular the Divine Imperative of raising the hands A way to restore presence to your schedule

4. Step 5: Mindfulness Restoring Presence in Daily Actions Through this Blessing: Asher qid'shanu... Who Sanctifies us with Divine Imperatives, in particular the Divine Imperative of raising the hands 1. Take a break 2. Find a source of water 3. Breath 4. Say the blessing 5. Use a ladel or a cup to pour the water three times on each hand 6. Raise your hands with your palms toward you. Wave them slightly. 7. This is a spiritual cleansing, not a physical one

5. Step 5: Mindfulness In Step 3 we discussed ways of overcoming habitual thinking Step 5 suggests that we begin to actively address habitual thinking by practicing mindfulness. Notice your reactions as they arise, rather thanallowing your emotions or reactions to control you. Practice mindfulness and share your experience