Sam Harris has suggested to take the same approach as when we’re meditating to other activities. Such as a walk, while driving or washing the dishes at the sink.
His suggestion is to be aware of what you are feeling, smelling, sensing – by taking an inventory of what’s going on in your body and being present in the moment. How does the pavement feel under my feet? what does the wind feel like while it’s blowing the hair on my arms? Is the water warm on my hands as I feel the texture of the sponge on my fingers?
We can all benefit from taking a more careful notice of what we’re experiencing in the moment in our world.