Mindful Business Commitment
THE 4TH PRACTICE FIELD
Mindful consumption
When purchasing and consuming, I will practice:
... consuming that which nourishes both my spirit and body.
... getting to know my personal shopping cart, taking into account the entire path of a product in order to select wisely.
... recognizing how much is enough, taming my wants, and wisely choosing from amongst my wishes. I am conscious that increasing demands often lead to dissatisfaction.
... treasuring the already existing conditions for happiness in my life and celebrate the fullness and richness I already have.
I will stop regularly, return to myself and practice…
... protecting my mind and my senses from advertising and professional manipulation.
... reminding myself in difficult situations of my breath and my practice, and not taking refuge in alcohol, medicine or other intoxicants.
... taking good care of my difficult emotions.
... observing inner and outer impulses in full awareness, slowing my tendency to follow these impulses, and gradually reducing my reactivity.
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