Sept 9 - Ch 1

Question 1

What are two ways of knowing and being?

Answer 1

Conceptual mode
Experimental mode

Question 2

What is the conceptual model of being and what does it involve?

Answer 2

Allows for abstract ideas and thoughts through mind wandering and voice in our head.

Question 3

What is another term for mind wandering?

Answer 3

Stimulus independent thought

Question 4

What are some other terms mode of being?

Answer 4

Stabilization of attention - how we pay attention. Allows us to override the stimulus -> response reaction

Question 5

What are some pros and cons of the conceptual model of being?

Answer 5

Pros - allows us to revisit the past and process/ think about the future. talk to ourselves in our head to process

Cons - takes us off task while mind wandering. allows for rumination and worry

Question 6

What are the costs of the conceptual model of being?

Answer 6

Not being able to enjoy the present moment because their mind is wandering

Question 7

What research supports the idea that mind wandering contributes to unhappiness and how does it support this idea (study and findings)?

Answer 7

Killingsworth and Gilbert state that people are less happy when their minds wander because they are unable to enjoy the present moment. study done through an app to get their emotions and feelings

Question 8

Explain when mind wandering (conceptual) lead to unhappiness and when it may not and the role of mindfulness in this situation?

Answer 8

Mind wandering will lead to unhappiness when worry or stress creates a destructive, constructive mindset.

Mind wandering will lead to happiness when using it to learn, reminisce, plan and dream

maintaining mindfulness is allowing negative thoughts to pass by instead of engaging in the negative thought.

Question 9

Be able to define and explain the experiential mode of being

Answer 9

Present moment direct experience unfolding moment to moment

Being in the moment by stabilizing our attention

Question 10

What do the two modes of mindfulness lead to?

Answer 10

Recognizing which mode you are in and CONTROLE it through intentional attention = Create balance between two modes

Question 11

What advantages can the experiential mode of being have?

Answer 11

It allows for a less reactionary response and to process our emotions based on logic and not emotions/ initial reaction

We make choices about what we pay attention to and how

Question 12

What role does mindfulness have in the two modes of knowing and being?

Answer 12

Mindfulness allows for genuine responses from mind wandering possible events and reduced reactive tendencies

Question 13

What does the stabilization of attention refer to?

Answer 13

how we pay attention. Allows us to override the stimulus -> response reaction using mindfulness

slow down and see clearly to with hold reactive tendencies, narritives, judgement & identification

Question 14

How does stabilizing our attention (intentional) benefit us?

Answer 14

slow down and see clearly to with hold reacticwe tendencies, narritives, judgement & identification

Question 15

What insight can mindfulness give us through appraisal, insight and wisdom?

Answer 15

concepts of our conceptual mode are not permanent but passing

we recognize unhelpful patterns

we can choose how we respond

Question 16

Draw and describe the model of attention

Answer 16

Attention + ( conceptual + Experimental) = skillful responding

Question 17

Describe the story of Two Wolves and how it relates to mindfulness

Answer 17

One of the most crucial lessons hidden in the Native American story of two wolves is the the fact that you have more power over your happiness than you think you do. In this world, it’s easy to get beaten down by your circumstances, especially when they’re not what you expected but it is your choice which you will abide by

Question 18

In what ways is mindfulness a state, process and skill

Answer 18

state - of being present in the moment (no mind wander)

process - paying attention moment to moment

skill - trainable quality we can all learn

Question 19

What are the common components of mindfulness?

Answer 19

mindfulness is:
-the intentional deployment of attention
-awareness and attention
-a state, skill and process
-an attitudinal quality
- effort and practice
- has an ethical component

Question 20

What is awareness and how can it be distinguished from attention?

Answer 20

Awareness - ground upon which things are perceived

Attention - choosing the figures from the ground and inspecting them

Question 21

What characterizes the attitudinal quality of mindfulness?

Answer 21

Open, non-judgmental inclusiveness to whatever comes up

equanimity ( level-headedness)

curiosity

to be mindful is to be accepting as we meet difficult experiences with less resistance

Question 22

What is the formula for suffering?

Answer 22

suffering = pain x resistance

Question 23

In what way does mindfulness involve effort?

Answer 23

because it is an ongoing practice

Question 24

What sort of things are NOT mindfulness?

Answer 24

mindfulness is not a guarantee to:
- lesser suffering
- enhancing joy
-increasing compassion
- creating the conditions for living a meaningful life

(kinda like expecting nothing bad will happen to you just because you pray. life events good or bad are inevitable)