Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness
1. How does Dr. Kabat-Zinn define mindfulness?

 Dr. Kabat-Zinn describes mindfulness as paying attention on purpose and being present in each moment that happens.

2. Why, according to Dr. Kabat-Zinn, does our "life depend" on mindfulness?

Dr. Kabat-Zinn said our lives depend on mindfulness because it simply keeps us aware. Not only does it make us more connected to everything going on around us and help us survive, but it helps in times of danger. You lose so many experiences if you are not mindful.

3. Does it matter what thing or things you pay attention to?

Not really, as long as you are really paying attention. However, it is still important to recognize what you pay attention to most or least.

4. Is mindfulness a technique?

 No, mindfulness is not a technique. There are ways to help you become more mindful and get into that state of being, but it is not a technique in itself.

All it Takes is Ten Mindful Minutes
1. What does Andy suggest we do for at least ten minutes a day?

 Andy suggests that for ten minutes a day we just stop everything, let it go, and do absolutely nothing.

2. What percent of time are our minds lost in thought?

According to  Harvard study, 47% of the time our minds are lost in thought.

3. Is mindfulness about controlling our thoughts and feelings?

I don't think mindfulness is about controlling our thoughts and feelings. Yes, sometimes it can be hard to stop thinking about something or feeling a certain way, but I think mindfulness is about recognizing what you are feeling and then letting it pass naturally as the next one comes. It's more like relaxing and cleaning your head rather than controlling it.

4. How does Andy's juggling with the three red balls relate to our activity of balancing sticks?

 Andy's juggling relates to the balancing sticks activity we did because it is something that requires us to be present. You have to focus on what you are doing and the environment around you and really nothing else.