Introduction to Mindfulness - Dean Amory

What was the most challenging aspect of the course for you?
The motivation to turn up was the only thing I found hard, was just
to get up and do it.
How did you find the homework?
The writing part… when I walked out the door (after the session) if
forgot about it (to do it). But with the CDs I was bringing them home
and putting them on, and doing it.
How did you fi nd the CDs?
I like them; I listened to ‘From Fear to Fearlessness’ at home. The 10
minutes (Tony’s guided meditation) is flying now.
Were there any key moments for you on the course?
None that stick out, it was just gradual, I didn’t come in one day and
think, ‘I can do this’, it just sort of fell together
What impact, if any, has the course had on:
(1) Your addiction and your cravings
I don’t think it has. I know if I get a stressful situation I’ll do the 3
minute breathing thing so I suppose that helps and I got home on a
bad day, I thought ‘I’ve arrived, I’m home…’ so it was taking my
mind off what I’m going through. When I joined I didn’t think it was
about addiction, but that it was a meditation course, so it’s not like I
didn’t get what I was expecting
(2) Your relationships
Maybe it has – not so much on my relationships, but more on me –
I’ve become so much more aware of myself. To deal with what I’m
learning about myself but at the same time maintaining my
relationships without letting it affect me
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