This Hour Has 50 minutes Playful Mindfulness with Clay Drinko
Feb 26, 2021
Join educator and author Clay Drinko as he unpacks the playful side of mindfulness. He challenges common misconceptions about meditation, reframing it as awareness instead of emptying the mind. Clay shares how incorporating games can make mindfulness more accessible and enjoyable. He highlights the importance of embracing uncertainty, using playful techniques like improv to foster resilience. Plus, learn how intentional mantras can transform negative self-talk and how simple everyday games can enhance your mindfulness practice.
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Mindfulness Language Creates Barriers
- The word "mindfulness" carries cultural baggage that makes it intimidating for many people.
- Reframing it as awareness of thoughts, feelings, sensations, and environment reduces that barrier.
Mindfulness Is Awareness, Not Emptiness
- Many people believe mindfulness requires emptying the mind and long silent meditation.
- Clay reframes it as noticing and becoming aware of thoughts, which feels more accessible and less intimidating.
Use Curiosity Not Judgment
- When you notice resistance or impatience during a practice, get curious about that feeling instead of judging it.
- Use curiosity to reduce self-criticism and make mindfulness more sustainable.
