STATES OF MIND
What are the 3 states of mind?
Emotion Mind, Wise Mind, and Reasonable Mind
We use these 5 senses to observe and describe our experiences
sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste
What are the 3 components of the HOW skill?
1. Nonjudgmentally
2. One-Mindfully
3. Effectively
Mindfulness skills help us reach what desired state of mind?
Wise Mind
This state of mind is cool, rational, and task focused.
Reasonable Mind
what are the 3 components of the WHAT skill?
1. Observe
2. Describe
3. Participate
Do one thing at a time, let go of distractions, and concentrate your mind.
One-Mindfully
The state of mind someone is in when they are thinking only of the facts.
Reasonable mind
This state of mind is hot, mood-dependent, and emotion focused.
Emotion Mind
We do this by noticing body sensations and practicing wordless watching. We control our attention, push away nothing and cling to nothing
Observe
This skill means "doing what works." We practice being mindful of our goals and act as skillfully as you can. Let go of willfulness and play by the rules.
Effectively
Emotion Mind
This state of mind is "the middle path" and the wisdom within each person.
Wise Mind
Describe
Don't evaluate things as good or bad, acknowledge your values and reactions without judging them, and don't judge your judging.
Nonjudgmentally
"I'm having the thought that I enjoy this game" is an example of this WHAT skill ______.
Describe
What are the 3 goals of mindfulness practice?
1. Reduce suffering and increase happiness
2. Increase control of your mind
3. Experience reality as it is
We practice this by throwing ourselves completely into activities of the current moment and becoming one with whatever we are doing.
Participate
Doing what is needed for the situation you are in even if it's not what you want to be doing is an example of ________.
Acting Effectively
What is mindfulness?
1. Intentionally living with awareness in the present moment.
2. Not judging or rejecting the moment.
3. Without attachment to the moment.