Our mind is often caught up by thoughts of what has happened or what could happen. When focusing our attention on one thing in this present moment, our minds are not able to get lost in the past or the future.
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Get Curious Before You Judge Yourself
When Dora noticed herself getting frustrated during meditation, her first instinct was to fix the problem. But the more she judged herself for being distracted, the further she got from understanding what she needed. Eventually, she tried a different approach: instead of asking w ... Show More
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Dora has been thinking about what it means to be a good partner, and how easily that desire can turn into pressure to be the best one. More attentive, more patient, more present. No matter how much she gives, there's always another version of herself she could be striving toward. ... Show More
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227. The power of staying present
Our attention is constantly being pulled in every direction: we're thinking about the past, overthinking the future, getting notifications from our phones, information from our environment. When was the last time you truly slowed down and enjoyed the present? When was the last ti ... Show More
37m 57s
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Dealing With Nagging, Worrisome Thoughts, Day 4 Your Focused Mind
"The constant nagging in your mind of undone things pulls you out of the present -- tethers you to a mindset of the future so that you're never fully in the moment and enjoying what's now." ~ Neuroscientist, Dr. Daniel J. Levitin Are you finding it hard to focus these days? If so ... Show More
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