Explore the art of mindfulness and how it can enhance your life. Discover the three biggest enemies that pull you away from the present moment. Learn about the psychological benefits of living in the now, backed by insights from the world's largest happiness study. Dive into practical strategies like the 3x3x3 mindfulness method to elevate your focus. Embrace your 'romance' moments and confront anxiety instead of avoiding discomfort. It's all about savoring life fully and nurturing emotional connections!
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Three Enemies of Presence
Jemma recognizes three main distractions that pull us from the present: the past, the future, and everyday interruptions.
These distractions keep us in our heads instead of connecting with our senses and current experiences.
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Future Fixation and Disassociation
Getting fixated on the future, fueled by anxiety and overthinking, disconnects us from the present.
Jemma notes that disassociation, an extreme form of detachment, can result from excessive stress or trauma.
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Everyday Distractions and Phones
Everyday distractions, particularly phones, create a mental sanctuary from messy reality.
Constant phone use can lead to decreased social connection and difficulty recalling memories.
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In 'The Power of Now', Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of living in the present moment to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The book draws from various spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and mysticism, to explain how people's emotional problems are rooted in their identification with their minds. Tolle argues that the present moment is the only truly real time and that past and future are mere mental constructs. He provides methods for relaxation and meditation to help readers anchor themselves in the present, such as avoiding multitasking, spending time in nature, and letting go of worries about the future. The book also introduces concepts like the 'pain-body' and the distinction between one's thoughts and true self, emphasizing the need to recognize and separate from the destructive influence of the mind[2][4][5].
Our attention is constantly being pulled in every direction: we're thinking about the past, overthinking the future, getting notifications from our phones, information from our environment. When was the last time you truly slowed down and enjoyed the present? When was the last time you savoured the moment like you do a nice meal, or a sleep in? Today we are discussing the power of mindfulness, and the power of staying present, including:
The three biggest enemies to staying present
The psychology of disassocation
The psychological benefits of living in the moment
What the world's biggest happiness study says about staying present
The 3x3x3 mindfulness method
Embracing your 'romance' moments, and more
Listen now to learn about the art of noticing, staying present, and feeling life fully.
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