S2E15 Skilful Appreciation

A 10 min meditation with eyes open.

Under "Linking" I summarise the mind training techniques mentioned in the previous episodes and the relationship between them. Part 2 covers The Six Minute Diary, Skilful Appreciation, Mindfulness.

Under "Linking" I summarise the mind training techniques mentioned in the previous episodes and the relationship between them. Part 1 covers Accountability, Coaching, Wim Hof, Hypnotherapy.

Appreciating the good things in life is valuable in that it makes one feel more positive, engaged and connected.  Being a 'mind-process', the more skilful the appreciation can be the greater the benefit.

I notice that my 'mindscape' always infuences my actions, and even subtle changes can have a significant impact in my day-to-day. I am frequently out of my comfort zone these days, so doing a mindfulness course is particularly timely.

Whilst succeeding in goal is great, struggling and possibly failing, is quite painful. Here I explore some ways to handle with this double-edged sword, as I am currently dealing with such a situation.

Isn't it interesting how viewing things from a slightly different perspective can be helpful? I noticed this recently with personal relationships and goals: rather than "I will achieve this," saying "The [world] will benefit from this", feels more sturdy and wholesome. For me it seems like a very subtle but impactful shift so I though I'd share.

The Six Minute Diary, by Dominik Spenst, is a simple diary template that I find easy to commit to and very helpful. If you like starting and ending the day with a wholesome reflection, but are struggling to make it a habit, I highly recommend it. Just bear in mind I was feeling low when recording this episode which, in fact, is what enticed me to do so.

Did you know that before the discovery of pain killers, hypnotherapy was an established practice? Increasingly, it is coming back to the mainstream as a powerful mind training technique for achieving optimal states. Part 1 of 2, focused on my experience of a hypnotherapy session with Richard Lepper (www.themiltonpractice.co.uk) and Part 2  focuses on Richard's very insightful take on the workings and power of the mind.

Did you know that before the discovery of pain killers, hypnotherapy was an established practice? Increasingly, it is coming back to the mainstream as a powerful mind training technique for achieving optimal states. This episode, Part 1 of 2, focuses on my experience of a hypnotherapy session with Richard Lepper (www.themiltonpractice.co.uk) and Part 2  focuses on Richard's very insightful take on the workings and power of the mind.