10% Happier with Dan Harris Mindfulness Without All The Effort | Loch Kelly (Co-Interviewed By Matt Harris)
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Jul 17, 2024 
Loch Kelly, an author and psychotherapist, shares insights on 'effortless mindfulness' while Matt Harris co-interviews. They tackle common meditation challenges, urging a curious approach to non-duality. Kelly explores transforming conventional mindfulness into a more effortless awareness, emphasizing the deep connections between emotions and experiences. The duo discusses the power of language in shaping consciousness and the importance of tailoring mindfulness techniques to individual learning styles, fostering mental clarity and connection.
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Effortless vs. Conventional Mindfulness
- Conventional mindfulness uses the mind like a flashlight, focusing on breath or sensations.
- Effortless mindfulness shifts to observing the observer, exploring the nature of awareness itself.
Two-Step Meditation Process
- Calm the monkey mind by focusing on a single object, like breath or a candle.
- Then, shift to observing thoughts and emotions from the perspective of a meditator.
The Positive Side of Non-Duality
- Descriptions of non-duality often focus on absence or the negative (e.g., "centerless awareness").
- However, there's also a positive presence to discover beyond the absence.