Jonathan Foust Why Practice?
May 20, 2025
Mindfulness can sometimes feel monotonous, but reconnecting with your motivations breathes new life into your practice. Understand the resistance many face when starting meditation and explore the emotional and creative benefits it brings. Self-observation plays a crucial role in building wisdom and self-awareness. Embracing pain can lead to personal growth and compassion, strengthened by community support. Through guided meditation, listeners are encouraged to cultivate kindness and connection, enhancing their spiritual journeys.
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Remember Why You Practice
- Ask yourself why you are practicing whenever your mindfulness feels dry or rote.
- Remembering your why reignites passion and deepens your intention in practice.
Awareness As The Observer
- Recognizing when you are lost in thought strengthens your identity as the observer.
- This awareness gradually lessens stress and enhances calm, creativity, and intuition.
Sustain Practice With Support
- Keep a consistent meditation practice regardless of internal resistance or dislike.
- Seek community and intensive retreat times to maintain motivation and deepen practice.