10% Happier with Dan Harris Four Ways to Boost Your Mindfulness Muscle | Joseph Goldstein
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Jul 10, 2023 
Joseph Goldstein, a key figure in the mindfulness movement and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, shares insights on enhancing mindfulness in everyday life. He discusses the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness of the body and how practices like walking meditation can deepen awareness. Goldstein explains the significance of feeling tones and offers strategies to cultivate a non-judgmental mindset, helping listeners navigate their emotions and foster personal growth.
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Mindfulness of the Body
- Practice mindfulness of breathing by feeling the breath coming in and going out.
- Be aware of your body postures throughout the day—walking, sitting, lying down, standing.
Walking Meditation
- Practice walking meditation by feeling the movement of your feet or legs, not just observing them.
- Start at a normal pace and gradually slow down to feel more subtleties in the movement.
Mindfulness of Feelings
- In Buddhism, "feelings" refers to feeling tones: pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral.
- Unwholesome mind states arise from unmindful reactions to these feeling tones.
