THOUGHTS AND COMMENTARY
A Book Excerpt From
The Road to Neuroplasticity and Change to Heal Trauma, Improve Cognitive Capacity and Maximize Performance
ABOUT THE BOOK
SEEKING MINDFULNESS
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- Mastering Mindfulness for Stress & Anxiety
- Easy Mindfulness & Meditation Techniques
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- Mindfulness Effects on PTSD Combat Vets
- A Mindfulness Glossary and Words of Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the psychological process of centering focus and attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. It is the practice of sustaining attention on body, breath or sensations, or whatever arises in each moment. It is a present-centered awareness of each thought, feeling, or sensation as they happen and each are acknowledged and accepted without judgement. Feelings can be pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. Sensory consciousness includes being aware of what you can currently see, hear, smell and touch. You take notice of your breath as you inhale and exhale and are in touch with how your body feels.
Mindfulness as a modern, Western practice is founded on Zen . The Buddhist term mindfulness originates in the term ‘sati’ and in its Sanskrit counterpart ‘smṛti’. The term sati means "to remember." and smṛti means “that which is remembered.” Mindfulness is often translated as "bare attention.”
Practicing mindfulness can bring improvements in both physical and psychological symptoms as well as positive changes in health, attitudes, and behaviors. It can help heal stress, anxiety and panic and it has been proven as an effective treatment for PTSD.
IT HELPS YOU
Basic Premise
> View Easy Mindfulness Techniques
Go with the flow.
Once you establish concentration, you observe the flow of thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without judging them as good or bad and accepting them for what they are.
You notice external sensations such as sounds, sights, and touch more clearly. The challenge is not to latch onto a particular idea, emotion, or sensation or to get caught in thinking about the past or the future. Instead, watch what comes and goes in your mind and discover which mental habits produce a feeling of well-being or one of suffering.
At times, this process may not seem relaxing at all, but over time it provides a key to greater happiness and self-awareness as you become comfortable with a wider and wider range of your experiences.
Notice:
Most of all practicing means accepting whatever arises in your awareness at each moment. Finally, it involves being kind and forgiving toward yourself.
Mindfulness practice has been employed to reduce symptoms of depression, stress, worry, and anxiety. There have been studies shown that mindfulness helps heal the brain from trauma resulting in PTSD. Research studies have consistently shown a positive relationship between mindfulness and ensuring good psychological health. Further, the practice of mindfulness may be a preventive strategy to halt the development of mental-health problems.
Mindfulness as a modern, Western practice is founded on Zen . The Buddhist term mindfulness originates in the term ‘sati’ and in its Sanskrit counterpart ‘smṛti’. The term sati means "to remember." and smṛti means “that which is remembered.” Mindfulness is often translated as "bare attention.”
Practicing mindfulness can bring improvements in both physical and psychological symptoms as well as positive changes in health, attitudes, and behaviors. It can help heal stress, anxiety and panic and it has been proven as an effective treatment for PTSD.
IT HELPS YOU
- become fully engaged in activities
- create a greater capacity to deal with adverse events
- reduce worries about the future or regrets over the past
- eliminated concerns about what other people think of you, your success, your money, or your looks.
- improve your physical health by helping to relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties.
- improve your mental health by helping with depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, couples’ conflicts, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Basic Premise
- Sitting quietly and focusing on your natural breathing or on a word or “mantra” that you repeat silently.
- Allowing thoughts to come and go without judgment
- When thoughts interfere returning your focus on your breath or mantra.
> View Easy Mindfulness Techniques
Go with the flow.
Once you establish concentration, you observe the flow of thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without judging them as good or bad and accepting them for what they are.
You notice external sensations such as sounds, sights, and touch more clearly. The challenge is not to latch onto a particular idea, emotion, or sensation or to get caught in thinking about the past or the future. Instead, watch what comes and goes in your mind and discover which mental habits produce a feeling of well-being or one of suffering.
At times, this process may not seem relaxing at all, but over time it provides a key to greater happiness and self-awareness as you become comfortable with a wider and wider range of your experiences.
Notice:
- each part of your body in succession from head to toe.
- subtle body sensations such as an itch or tingling without judgment and let them pass.
- sensory inputs like sounds, smells, tastes, and touches. Name them “sight,” “sound,” “smell,” “taste,” or “touch” without judgment and let them go.
- emotions without judgment. Practice a steady and relaxed naming of emotions: “joy,” “anger,” “frustration.” Accept the presence of the emotions without judgment and let them go.
- cravings (for addictive substances or behaviors) for what they are and allow them to pass. Notice how your body feels as the craving enters. Replace the wish for the craving to go away with the certain knowledge that it will subside.
Most of all practicing means accepting whatever arises in your awareness at each moment. Finally, it involves being kind and forgiving toward yourself.
Mindfulness practice has been employed to reduce symptoms of depression, stress, worry, and anxiety. There have been studies shown that mindfulness helps heal the brain from trauma resulting in PTSD. Research studies have consistently shown a positive relationship between mindfulness and ensuring good psychological health. Further, the practice of mindfulness may be a preventive strategy to halt the development of mental-health problems.
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