How to Embody Awareness with Martin Aylward

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Aug 23, 2022

Martin Aylward, a seasoned meditation teacher who has spent years in Asian monasteries, shares insights on embodying awareness. He dives into concepts from his book, discussing the nuances of 'Grabby Mind' and 'Resistant Mind' and how to meet experiences with kindness. Martin also explores the impact of aging on self-image and the importance of nurturing insecurities for emotional well-being. Listeners will appreciate his practical techniques for mindfulness, especially in tense situations, promoting deeper self-awareness and personal growth.

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ADVICE

Feed Your Attention Wisely

Pay attention to where your mind wanders and what it fixates on.
Remember, whatever you feed mentally and emotionally will grow stronger.

INSIGHT

Mindset Over Content

The content of thoughts matters less than the attitude with which you meet them.
Recognize and address the "grabby," "resistant," and "checked-out" mindsets.

INSIGHT

Aging and Inner Work

Without liberating practices, aging can reinforce negative patterns and rigid thinking.
If not love, suspicion and grumpiness fill the heart.

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Martin Aylward has practiced meditation intensively since the age of 19, spending four years in Asian monasteries and with Himalayan hermits. He’s been teaching worldwide since 1999, leading retreats and courses in mindfulness, meditation, and inner freedom. Martin co-founded the Mindfulness Training Institute with Mark Coleman, which runs year-long professional mindfulness teacher training in Europe and the U.S.

In this episode, Eric, Ginny, and Martin discuss his book, Awake Where You Are: The Art of Embodied Awareness.

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Martin Aylward, Ginny, and I Discuss How to Embody Awareness and …

His book, Awake Where You Are: The Art of Embodied Awareness
The habits of “Grabby Mind”, “Resistant Mind”, and “Check Out Mind”
The good news that can learn to meet our experience more kindly and more spaciously
How aging can be humiliating or humbling depending on how much we try to hold on to our younger self-image
The distinction between what is true vs. what is useful to focus on
How to recognize and work with the deficient age gap
The way our life experiences are stored in our bodies
Sometimes meditation isn’t quite psychological enough. It can help dissolve inner states in the moment but further understanding is needed in order for them to really resolve
Waking up, growing up, showing up, cleaning up
No rehearsal, No replay
Inhabiting this moment is the best way to prepare for the next moment

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