What is Mindfulness?
What is an example of a Mindfulness Practice?
Mindfulness Practice can include:
- Mindfulness and mindfulness skills
- Meditation
- Contemplative Prayer
- Mindfulness Movement
Give us two examples of being in emotion mind.
We are in emotion mind often as human beings. This can be when we are upset, angry, ecstatic, excited, sad, etc.
Emotion mind is: Hot, Mood-Dependent, & Emotion Focused. When in emotion mind, you are ruled by your moods, feelings and urges to do or say things. Facts reason, and logic are not important.
How do you "observe"?
- Notice your body sensations
- Pay attention
- Control your attention
- Practice wordless watching
- Observe both inside and outside yourself.
What is an example of a judgment? And then replace judgment with nonjudgmental statement.
Judgments are judgmental thoughts and statements.
Nonjudgmentally:
- Don't evaluate as good or bad, observe and describe, acknowledge differences without judging.
What is your favorite mindfulness practice?
Answer can be anything!
-Drinking your morning coffee mindfully.
-A favorite meditation.
-Mindfully taking a walk, folding laundry, taking a shower...
-Etc.
All answers are correct:)
What are the 3 states of mind?
Reasonable (Or Logical) Mind, Wise Mind & Emotion Mind.
What are the 3 "What" skills?
Observe, Describe & Participate.
What are the 3 "How" Skills?
Nonjudgmentally, One-Mindfully, & Effectively.
How does it feel to take slow, mindful steps, paying attention to each movement?
Every answer is correct:)
Give us a definition of mindfulness.
Mindfulness is intentionally living with awareness in the present moment, without judging or rejecting the moment, without attachment to the moment.
Give an example of being in reasonable mind?
Reasonable Mind is: Cool, Rational, & Task - Focused. When in reasonable mind, you are ruled by facts, reason, logic, and pragmatics. Values and feelings are not important.
Observe and then Describe something in the room you are in.
Describe:
-Put words on the experience.
-Label what you observe.
-Unglue your interpretations and opinions.
-If you can't observe it through your senses; you can't describe it.
Give an example of practicing one-mindfully.
One-Mindfully:
-Rivet yourself to now.
-Do one thing at a time.
-Let go of distractions.
-Concentrate your mind.
What activities make me lose track of time because I am so immersed in them?
Every answer is correct:)
What is a goal of a mindfulness practice?
Goals of Mindfulness Practice include:
-Reduce suffering & increase happiness
-Increase control of your mind
-Experience reality as it is
What is Wise Mind?
Wise Mind is:
-The wisdom within each person
-Seeing the value of both reason and emotion
-Bringing left brain and right brain together
-The middle path
When was the last time you intentionally used the "What" Skills effectively? Describe to the group.
Describe how you used: Observe, Describe &/or Participate with the group!
Give an example of how to practice effectively.
- Be mindful of your goals
- Focus on what works
- Play by the rules
- Act as skillfully as you can
-Let go of willfulness
- Ask :"Is this effective"
-Notice willfulness, practice willingness.
What sounds do you usually ignore in your environment? Try to notice them and how they make you feel
All answers are correct :)
Imagine you wanted to share about mindfulness to a friend... describe mindfulness.
Mindfulness is intentionally living with awareness in the present moment, without judging or rejecting the moment, without attachment to the moment.
You can practice mindfulness in many ways including mindfulness practices (at anytime, anywhere intentionally paying attention to the moment without judging or holding onto it), meditation, contemplative prayer, or mindfulness movement.
Give two examples of Wise Mind Practices.
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- Stone flake on the lake
-Walking down the spiral staircase
- Breathing "Wise" in, "Mind" out
- Asking Wise Mind a question
-Asking is this Wise Mind?
-Attending to Breath and Finding Your Center
- Expanding Awareness
- Dropping into the Pauses
Lead the group in a "Participate" Activity!
Have the group sing, dance, exercise, etc.
Participate:
-Throw yourself completely into activities of the current moment
-Become one with whatever you are doing.
-Go with the flow!
Lead the group in a One-Mindfulness Practice.
-Awareness with meditation or activity, one-mindfully bringing yourself and the group back to the moment.
What are some of the pros and cons to practicing mindfulness?
Pros: Reduce suffering and increase happiness, increase control of your mind, experience reality as it is, improved relationships, etc.
Cons: Can be uncomfortable to be mindful of circumstances and/or feelings, can be challenging at times, takes awareness and discipline to practice, etc.