Im going to expand a bit on what I mean by practical mindfulness. Theres some really interesting research out there that discusses what our instincts are likely to do when were not paying attention. There are 5 things that well be focusing on - tonight Ill outline the first one a little, and as we get closer Ill give you outlines of the other 4. Human beings have two ways of processing information, one is instinctive and very fast (things you remember without thinking about them much), the other is slower and more deliberate and takes more effort. Its what Daniel Kahneman calls System 1 and system 2. Essentially, if youre not careful, a very rapid way of thinking will jump in and answer questions before your more conscious self has a chance to get involved. This is why people vote for politicians that they like but dont understand, why advertisements try to reach you through feelings instead of sensible discussion, and why the expression emotion trumps knowledge exists. There will be examples, and practice, and you might be surprised. Interrupting speedy judgments and giving them more thought? I call that mindfulness. Hence, practical mindfulness.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:09:29 +0000
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