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Introduction to Mindfulness - Dean Amory

Art and Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation

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ecome more connected <strong>to</strong> yourself, <strong>to</strong> others and <strong>to</strong> the<br />

world around you<br />

increase self-awareness<br />

become less disturbed by and less reactive <strong>to</strong> unpleasant<br />

experiences<br />

learn the distinction between you and your thoughts<br />

have more direct contact with the world, rather than living<br />

through your thoughts<br />

learn that everything changes; that thoughts and feelings<br />

come and go like the weather<br />

have more balance, less emotional volatility<br />

experience more calm and peacefulness<br />

develop self-acceptance<br />

improve focus and concentration<br />

increase self-awareness<br />

reduce the impact and influence of stressful thoughts and<br />

feelings<br />

facilitate better relationships<br />

catch self-defeating behaviors, and substitute more effective<br />

ones<br />

become aware of self-defeating thought processes, and 'let<br />

them go'<br />

All of this boils down <strong>to</strong> 3 major benefits: improved performance,<br />

reduced stress, and greater satisfaction in work and life.<br />

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