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How do you handle change? Headspace co-founder and former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe discusses how the world is constantly changing around us in this installment of Exploring Life’s Big Questions, filmed in Rajasthan, India.
When we sit to meditate and close our eyes we see that the mind is so much bigger than this body. True self-esteem is found in that expansive space, a gentle, quiet confidence that is ever-present.
When most people think about developing mindfulness, they tend to assume it involves meditation and many practices. However, mindfulness is the present-moment awareness that is cultivated when we are listening deeply and responding honestly with others.
While self-evaluation is healthy for self-improvement, it is often easy to confuse honesty with criticism. So today, let’s practice being honest with ourselves minus the judgment, and see how this can improve our well-being.
We all have our own definition of what love is. A trait of love is the presence of positivity that resonates throughout the experience.
Our minds are uncomfortable with uncertainty, so we innately try to predict the future to protect ourselves from disappointment. With that, we draw conclusions and form hypotheses around the thoughts and beliefs that come from past experience.
Very often, the dreams we have for ourselves are very different from the dreams that our loved ones may have for us. What is best for you is up to you, and no one else.
In the pursuit of our dreams, we often get caught up in the day-to-day struggle and forget how far we’ve come. Today, remember how far you’ve already come, and celebrate.
The vigor and energy we have when we first set our goals and resolutions tend to fade over time. Check in with yourself to get an index of the progress you’ve made toward your goals.
We often spend more time preparing for our future. Every so often, it is okay to take a second to reflect on our past.
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