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Cultivating Presence

Abby Dougherty
2 min readOct 10, 2023

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Mindfully cultivating presence refers to the intentional practice of bringing one’s attention and awareness to the current moment, embracing it without judgment, and fully engaging with it mindfully and consciously. It is about being mentally and emotionally available and fully immersed in whatever is occurring, without being distracted by thoughts of the past or future. This notion is deeply rooted in mindfulness practices and emphasizes the importance of being present, not just physically but also mentally and emotionally.

Key Aspects of Mindfully Cultivating Presence

Attentiveness: Direct your attention to the here and now. Notice the sensations, thoughts, and emotions that arise without trying to change them.

Non-Judgment: Engage with the present moment without labeling or judging it. Accept your experiences just as they are.

Acceptance: Embrace each moment fully, accepting it without resistance or a desire to change it.

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Abby Dougherty
Abby Dougherty

Written by Abby Dougherty

Abby Dougherty, PhD, loves to learn, and produce scholarship on relational-cultural theory, virtual reality, AI, and using mindfulness in counselor education.

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