Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Ep. 6: Mindfulness
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Feb 12, 2018 Discover practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Explore the difference between focused concentration and open awareness. Learn how mindfulness serves as a neutral tool that can enhance mental strength and resilience. Hear about the 'banquet table' metaphor for appreciating life's experiences. Acknowledge potential risks while uncovering the benefits, such as increased happiness and skillfulness. Gain tips on cultivating moment-to-moment mindfulness for greater autonomy and attention control.
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Mindfulness Defined And Flexible
- Mindfulness is sustained present-moment awareness that can be narrow or wide.
- It applies to external events and internal thoughts and feelings equally.
Mindfulness Is A Neutral Tool
- Mindfulness itself is neutral and doesn't automatically make you better.
- However, greater mindfulness often brings self-acceptance and warmth as secondary effects.
The Brain’s Wandering Simulator
- The modern mind spends roughly half its time wandering into fantasies and regrets.
- Our culture's stimulation trains us to leave the present, making mindfulness especially necessary.
