Modern Wisdom #413 - Cory Allen - How To Use Mindfulness In Daily Life
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Dec 20, 2021 
Cory Allen, an audio engineer turned meditation coach and author, shares invaluable insights on integrating mindfulness into daily life. He emphasizes that meditation is not just a practice but a lifestyle. Cory discusses tactile methods to anchor oneself in the present, highlighting how everyday clothing can serve as mindful cues. He also offers strategies for recognizing distractions, reframing negative emotions, and enhancing emotional awareness, underscoring the transformative power of being intentionally present.
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Engage Senses
- Focus on physical actions with intention, noticing sensations.
- Be present in your sensory experience, like feeling a cup or walking.
Conditioned Awareness
- People live in a conditioned, reactive state, unaware of the present moment.
- This lack of focus leads to a drifting "mental junkyard."
Grounding with Touch
- When lost in thought, ground yourself with touch.
- Notice the feeling of clothes on your skin or the steering wheel in your hands.