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Mindfulness
Posted: February 23rd, 2022, 5:05 pm
by Beany Boo
https://self-compassion.org/tips for practice/
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: February 23rd, 2022, 5:14 pm
by manuel_moe_g
quoting the article
it means we have to allow ourselves to be slow learners when it comes to practicing self-compassion.
i think i am getting better at self-compassion, especially having compassion for my younger selves, but it is so elusive for me, i am not entirely sure i am just faking it
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: February 23rd, 2022, 5:32 pm
by Beany Boo
The brain re-wires over time. Time… takes time
‘What we practice grows stronger.’ - Shauna Shapiro
‘It is the empty space that makes the bowl useful.’ - Laozi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYqjV-KgCic
https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SC.SE_.Well-being.pdf
https://self-compassion.org/why-we-should-stop-chasing-self-esteem-and-start-developing-self-compassion/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpuDyGgIeh0&t=754s
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: February 23rd, 2022, 6:11 pm
by Beany Boo
manuel_moe_g wrote: ↑February 23rd, 2022, 5:14 pmi am not entirely sure i am just faking it
Self-appreciation starts out sliding off like Teflon. With practice it starts to stick like Velcro. I’m paraphrasing Rick Hanson.
This comment is not sponsored by either Teflon or Velcro.
You’re (I’m) also struggling with powerful, long-term habituation.
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: March 1st, 2022, 9:10 pm
by Beany Boo
https://www.kanopy.com/product/masters-mindfulness-transforming-your-mind-a
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: March 3rd, 2022, 9:48 am
by manuel_moe_g
i really like this one you posted, Beany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYqjV-KgCic Self Compassion vs. Self-Esteem Part 5 Kristin Neff
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: March 3rd, 2022, 11:48 pm
by Beany Boo
I know right? It’s kind of a game changer.
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: April 7th, 2022, 2:16 pm
by Beany Boo
I’m a week out from the end of the mindfulness course.
I’m finding it particularly useful to let my imagination settle down; rather than fearfully scenarize.
I’ve also started focusing on allowing other people to be kind to me.
And when situations or people present in my mind, I bring patience to thinking about them.
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: April 19th, 2022, 3:33 pm
by Beany Boo
I’ve stopped trying to participate in the content of the inner dialogue. Instead I focus on softening its tone. I also introduce less certainty into it as it’s coming forth.
Re: Mindfulness
Posted: April 27th, 2022, 6:17 pm
by Beany Boo
I did a 45 minute meditation last night focusing on awareness of ‘all the stuff outside my control’. It was surprisingly relaxing; letting go of many, many things.
Then today it occurred to me that the place, I’m desperate to get to; I’m already there. Already arrival.
Afterwards, (now) I’m just being alive; alive and doing less. Where ‘Doing’ as trying-to-control (trying without knowing why) is not necessary.