STATES OF MIND/GOALS OF MINDFULNESS
What is Observe, Describe and Participate
Non-judgmentally
One-Mindfully
Effectively
The combination of emotional mind (your feelings) and rational mind (the facts).
Seeing the value of both reason and emotion
What is Wise Mind.
What does the Observe skill entail?
What is directing/redirecting the mind towards present bodily sensations, feelings, thoughts; 'being present.'
This 'How Skill' is the opposite of multitasking
What is One-Mindfully
The state of mind someone is in when thinking only of the facts.
What is Rational Mind.
What part of the 'What Skills' focuses on identifying what you see/feel/are thinking?
What is Describe.
Which 'How Skill' focuses on being mindful of not using words like "bad" "good" "stupid"
What is Non-Judgment
What is to reduce suffering, increase control of mind/emotions, increase presence
In this 'What Skill' you attempt to 'become one' with whatever you are doing in the moment, throwing yourself completely into the activity.
What is Participate
Which 'How Skill' focuses on 'what works'/what is going to be effective to reach your goal
Effectively
You are feeling anxious today and have a job interview that you've been waiting for, for weeks.
You say to yourself "I know feel sad and little nervous today, likely because of my interview...
Maybe I can do some deep breathing and call my friend for support, then I'll review my resume/notes before I go in. What state of mind are you in?
What is Wise Mind
What is one way to practice the 'Describe' 'What Skill?'
Individual/group answer