Loch Kelly on Effortless Mindfulness

Nov 19, 2019

Loch Kelly, an author, meditation teacher, and psychotherapist, discusses the transformative power of effortless mindfulness. He shares practical techniques to help integrate mindfulness into daily life, enhancing compassion and overall well-being. Loch explores the duality of human nature through the metaphor of two wolves, emphasizing awareness and emotional balance. He introduces the concept of 'glimpsing' for brief moments of mindfulness, guiding listeners to foster true awareness and connect beyond self-identity.

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ANECDOTE

Quick Transformation

Loch Kelly had a profound experience with effortless mindfulness after a talk by Toku Ergen Ripache.
He felt like he had at the end of a 10-day retreat, sparking his interest in this approach.

INSIGHT

Non-Dual Parable

The parable's wolves represent inner parts, not good versus bad.
Recognize and feel each part, then become aware of the observer.

INSIGHT

Effortless Mindfulness Defined

Effortless mindfulness involves stepping back and recognizing a broader awareness, like the sky observing clouds.
This awareness integrates the spiritual and mundane, enabling flow consciousness.

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Loch Kelly is an author, meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and the founder of The Open-Hearted Awareness Institute. Loch works to help people access awakening as the next natural stage of human development. by offering in-person retreats, workshops, and online video and audio courses. He has served on the New York Insight Teachers Council and has collaborated with neuroscientists at Yale, U Penn and NYU in the study of how awareness training can enhance compassion and well being. Loch also studied extensively with Mingyur Rinpoche and was invited to teach direct realization by Adyashanti. As a licensed psychotherapist, Loch has been teaching seminars, supervising clinicians and practicing awareness psychotherapy in New York City for 30 years. His latest book is called, The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life.

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In This Interview, Loch Kelly and I discuss Effortless Mindfulness and…

His book, The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life
The good wolf & the bad wolf: how there are no “bad” parts of us
Feed the one who is aware of the two wolves
How he defines “effortless mindfulness”
Flow consciousness
Deliberate mindfulness vs effortless mindfulness
Objects of consciousness vs the space that objects are in
Mindfulness is about awakening rather than it just being about stress management
Relieving suffering at it’s root
Small glimpses, many times and the practice of the “small glimpses” techniques.
Dropping from head mind to heart mind
Non-dual awareness
How to practice the "small glimpses techniques
Awareness-based knowing

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