This book, first published in 1994, serves as a foundational guide to mindfulness and meditation. Jon Kabat-Zinn combines his research and medical background with his spiritual knowledge to help readers find peace and change their lives. The book emphasizes the importance of being fully present in the moment and making intentional, mindful choices. It includes a new introduction and afterword in the updated edition, along with factual updates to reflect changes in research and knowledge since its original publication.
In this book, a young girl named Violet learns to overcome her skepticism and embrace happiness by saying 'Good morning, I love you' to herself each day. With the support of her friends and mother, Violet discovers the power of self-love and kindness. The story is designed to help children develop positive self-talk and cultivate happiness.
Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a professor, best-selling author, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion. She has published over 150 journal articles and 3 critically acclaimed books translated into 16 languages. Her most recent book is called, Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy.
In this episode, Eric and Shauna Shapiro talk about how we can cultivate transformative mindfulness through daily practices that nurture kindness and compassion towards ourselves.
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In This Interview, Dr. Shauna Shapiro and I Discuss Transformative Mindfulness and…
- Her book, Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy
- How she first learned the idea that what you practice grows stronger
- Why your attitude and how you pay attention is so important when it comes to mindfulness
- 3 pillars of mindfulness
- What she learned from studying shame
- The effectiveness of self-compassion
- The ways mindfulness prepares the mind for learning
- The difference between mindfulness and meditation
- What your mood in the morning and your mood in the evening says about your longevity
- The question you can ask yourself in the morning to prime your mind to look for the good throughout the day
- The ways mindfulness can lose its transformative power
- Self-improvement vs Self-liberation
- How perfection is the antithesis of evolution
- The benefits of a regular meditation practice
- Her practice of “Good Morning, I Love You”
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If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Shauna Shapiro on Transformative Mindfulness, you might also enjoy these other episodes:
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