Yes. I'm finding that this translates over to meditation, the simple act of sitting for a short bit and then recognizing when my mind does its 150 wandering moments (recognizing this without any judgement, just acknowledging). Afterwards, the Aha moments come and the confidence to engage socially returns, little by little, like exercising a tennis swing.
You’re not alone in that. I hope more of us can that early too. It would save so many people from thinking their very human mind means they’re doing it wrong.
It took me forever to realize it!! I kept thinking "I'm doing this wrong", but eventually it clicked that it is literally two VERY simple parts: 1) focusing on something and 2) noticing (without judgement) when you lose focus and returning (without judgement) to the exercise.... should be taught in every school, from the first grade.
One brick at a time!
Well said, David!
Yes. I'm finding that this translates over to meditation, the simple act of sitting for a short bit and then recognizing when my mind does its 150 wandering moments (recognizing this without any judgement, just acknowledging). Afterwards, the Aha moments come and the confidence to engage socially returns, little by little, like exercising a tennis swing.
You’re not alone in that. I hope more of us can that early too. It would save so many people from thinking their very human mind means they’re doing it wrong.
Amen.
I love the way you put this Josh. Mindfulness really is like practicing a tennis swing. The skill comes rep by rep. Thanks for sharing this.
It took me forever to realize it!! I kept thinking "I'm doing this wrong", but eventually it clicked that it is literally two VERY simple parts: 1) focusing on something and 2) noticing (without judgement) when you lose focus and returning (without judgement) to the exercise.... should be taught in every school, from the first grade.