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Radio Headspace

Why We Meditate

Aug 21, 2023
06:43
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Eve Lewis Prieto, Director of Teaching at Headspace, discusses the benefits of practicing meditation. She explains how meditation helps navigate life's challenges and create space for clearer responses. Also, mentioned is the Managing Anxiety Course in the Headspace app.
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Quick takeaways

  • Meditation allows us to view difficult situations from within and gain insight without being overwhelmed by them.
  • By creating space through mindfulness, we can separate and observe our thoughts and emotions, gaining clarity and effectively navigating anxiety for personal growth and well-being.

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The Power of Meditation in Difficult Times

Meditation helps us transform how we relate to difficult situations by cultivating awareness, clarity, and compassion. Using the analogy of a storm, the practice allows us to view the storm from within, gaining insight and understanding without being overwhelmed by it. By creating space between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through mindfulness, we gain clarity, recognize the difference between our thoughts and reality, and navigate the ups and downs of life.

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