Mindfulness Skills - Video 17 - Flashcard Set
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a state of fully awake and embodied awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose in the present moment.
What are the three states of mind?
The three states of mind are emotional mind, reasonable mind, and wise mind.
What happens in emotional mind?
In emotional mind, emotions are driving the bus and dictating actions, leading to self-focus, judgment, blame, difficulty thinking straight, and impulsive acts.
What is reasonable mind based on?
Reasonable mind is ruled by logic and is based on facts.
What is the potential problem with reasonable mind?
Reasonable mind may not take feelings into account and may result in decisions that are not satisfying or what one truly wants.
What is wise mind?
Wise mind is the merging of emotional mind and reasonable mind, taking into account the whole situation, deep wisdom, and spiritual values, dealing with reality, and responding to the actual situation.
What is required for the use of wise mind?
Wise mind requires courage and deep intuitive knowing, and it helps to reach out to someone trusted who can help pull one back to wise mind.
What is an example of using the three states of mind?
An example is when expecting a visit from someone and they don’t show up, leading to emotional mind thoughts of rejection or anger, reasonable mind thoughts of justifying or invalidating, and wise mind thoughts of validating emotions, finding a way through the disappointment, and taking it as a sign to have other people in one’s life.
Why is it important to meld emotions, logic, and wise mind together?
It is important to meld emotions, logic, and wise mind together in order to cope better.
How can reflecting upon a past emotional situation help in future situations?
Reflecting upon a past emotional situation and thinking about what reasonable mind logic and wise mind response could have helped can aid in using wise mind in future situations.
What are the benefits of practicing mindfulness and using the three states of mind?
Practicing mindfulness and using the three states of mind can lead to better decision-making, improved relationships, and a more satisfying life.
What skills can be used to cultivate wise mind?
Many skills can be used to cultivate wise mind.
