Joseph Goldstein, a pioneering figure in the world of meditation and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares three impactful mindfulness strategies. He emphasizes the practice of mindfulness of thinking, helping listeners recognize fleeting thoughts without judgment. Goldstein also dives into awareness of rushing, a common habit, and how everyday activities can reveal genuine insights. His accessible approach encourages a grounded mindset, fostering emotional freedom through simple yet profound practices in daily life.
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Impact of Unnoticed Thoughts
Unnoticed thoughts, even short ones, subtly condition emotions and create an inner mental environment.
These thoughts often self-referential, repeatedly "dreaming ourselves into existence."
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Noticing Small Thoughts
Notice small thoughts arising during simple activities like walking or showering.
Approach this with interest and humor, not judgment or expectation.
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Background Music Analogy
Joseph Goldstein realized background music, not the plot, conditioned his emotions while watching murder mysteries.
Background thoughts, like background music, continually influence feelings without our awareness.
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There will be no talk of election or pandemic on this episode. This is a straight-up, meat-and-potatoes meditation talk from the one and only Joseph Goldstein. In this chat, we explore three profoundly useful mindfulness strategies, including: mindfulness of thinking, awareness of rushing (a deeply ingrained habit for many of us), and the genuine insight that can emerge from everyday activities. For the uninitiated, Joseph is one of the founding teachers on the Ten Percent Happier app; he is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society; and he is the author of several books, including the recently reissued The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Where to find Joseph Goldstein online: Insight Meditation Society: https://www.dharma.org/teacher/joseph-goldstein/ Joseph Goldstein Courses & Meditations on the Ten Percent Happier App: https://10percenthappier.app.link/x9Q0TCy36Z Books: https://bookshop.org/contributors/joseph-goldstein-3a8b7f33-05c3-49df-94e9-3700b68fec76 In case you missed it, we're running a podcast series to help you stay sane and engaged during this election season — without burning out. Every Monday in October, we'll discuss four tools from ancient teachings to help guide you through this especially challenging time. You can check out Monday's podcast episode for a taste of the Election Sanity Series. You can also visit https://tenpercent.com/guide to sign up for our limited-time email guide. Other Resources Mentioned: Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teaching on Voidness: https://bookshop.org/books/heartwood-of-the-bodhi-tree-the-buddha-s-teaching-on-voidness/9781614291527 Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-291
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