Mindfulness Meditations for Stress: 100 Simple Practices to Ease Tension and Find Peace by Dempsey MEd Denise G

Author:Dempsey MEd, Denise G [Dempsey MEd, Denise G]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2020-09-23T16:00:00+00:00

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Priming the Mind for Happiness

Most moments are safe, but when we are stressed, we are often living as though this is not the case. Our brain and body are always maintaining a degree of protective alertness that leans toward noticing “unpleasant” rather than “pleasant.” We can prime our minds to become aware that there are things going on we may enjoy even during times of difficulty. By inclining the mind toward what’s “pleasant” rather than what’s “unpleasant,” we are reclaiming more mental terrain dedicated toward feeling good. It is always there; we are mostly just tuning it out.

5 to 15 minutes

1 . Find a place to sit comfortably with an attitude of relaxed alertness.

2 . Choose to be aware.

3 . Recall a recent experience of something pleasant or positive that you experienced.

4 . As you hold the pleasant experience in mind, investigate it in detail. Notice thoughts, feelings, and sensations that go with it; try to recognize all three categories.

5 . As you reflect on the pleasant experience, ask yourself how you are feeling right now. If it is reflecting any aspect of pleasure, acknowledge it.

6 . Stay with any feeling of “pleasant” that you notice, allowing it to expand. Really take it in.

7 . Stay with this recollection of the positive or pleasant experience for as long as you feel like it, just letting yourself be. Know that you can do this for yourself at any time.

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