One very important approach to resilience is mindfulness. There is Mindfulness with a capital “M,” and mindfulness with a small “m.” Mindfulness with a capital “M” is observing our inner life of thoughts and feelings in the present moment, whereas mindfulness with a small “m” is focused, concentration meditation. Both are mutually reinforcing, and train our mind to be in the present moment. This fosters resilience. When we are distracted into the future worrying about “what if …” we erode resilience. When we are distracted into the past, doubting whether “I should have done it differently …” we also erode resilience. Training to be in the present moment, at will, cultivates strong resilience, crucial to surviving this devastating pandemic.
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Meditation and mindfulness
Meditation and mindfulness are like dance-partners. They each support the other gracefully. There are two types of meditation: focused (shamatha) and contemplative (analytical). Focused meditation also is translated as calm abiding, concentration, and single-pointed meditation. […]
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‘Wellbeing’
‘Wellbeing’ has now become a household word. But what exactly does it mean? The notion of human flourishing begins to unpack it. Mindfulness is involved; to be in the present observing our inner life. Beyond […]
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2018 Mar. 28 Mindfulness Training for Educators
Mar. 28, 2018 Mindfulness Training for Educators 【Date】Mar. 28 Wed. 2018 13:30-18:00（open 13:00) 【Venue】 Kaetsu Ariake High school Shinonome 2-16-1 Koutou-ku, Tokyo 東京都江東区東雲2-16-1 MAP ＜Access ＞ 10 minutes walk from Shinonome staion 【Teacher】 Dr. Barry Kerzin […]