In the following three part article I will introduce three types of mindful communication and one key factor inherent in each of them. ‘Mindless‘ communication plays a crucial role in our personal problems, interpersonal conflicts and global crises. On the other hand, ‘mindful‘ communication is effective at cultivating understanding, rapport, trust and responsiveness – […]
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Does that monkey in your mind run away with your thoughts? You’re not alone! We all have that ‘mindless monkey business’ going on in our heads. If you feed it, it will stick around, if you do what I explain below, that monkey will pack its bags and go. If you’re like most of us,
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The only way other people, including our family and friends exist for us is through our perceptions. Our perceptions determine our motivations and behaviours. Our behaviour influences the behaviour of those with whom we interact, which in turn influences our perception about them. And so the cycle goes… In other words, the way in which
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Those in the therapy, coaching, counselling, mentoring, teaching and training professions as well as any occupation that involves a leadership role, including parenting, would do well to hone this type of mindful communication. There is more to what we think (and believe) we are. We are like waves on the surface of the ocean, no
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Do you suffer from taking things personally and getting offended? Taking things personally usually means that our ego has been hurt or aggravated. Being offended in such a way causes us to react unresourcefully or destructively – making matters even worse. Imagine being unaffected by other people’s condescending words or corruptive actions… This doesn’t mean
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Resilience without mindfulness is a production robot approach – it may be effective in one area for a limited period, but sooner or later it will break down or cause damage. Rather than perceiving mental and emotional states as fixed, the mindful approach identifies their impermanent nature and treats them as transitory phenomena (1, 2).
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Talent is the unique expression of each individual’s Authentic Self, thus everyone has talent. . Don’t waste your time trying to be like others, rather invest your energy in activating who you already are. . The Authentic Self is that realm of awareness within each person where talent originates. In order to discover and use
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This article outlines how the quality (aperture) of one’s awareness influences their present attitudes and aptitudes. It also points out how a particular way of shifting one’s awareness can bring about an immediate change in how one experiences themselves and their current circumstances.
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