Mindfulness Mode

Meditate For A Wise And Happy Life; Bob Martin

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Bob Martin teaches how to meditate for a wise and happy life. He emphasizes the importance of patience, consistent practice, and recognizing the distinction between the thinker and the thought. The discussion includes personal shared experiences with loving-kindness meditation and how it can help people become more non-judgmental. Specific meditation practices, including breath awareness meditation, and the significance of sound in meditation are discussed. Meditation and group coaching are discussed, highlighting the personal, relational, and transformative benefits of the practice.

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  • Website: www.AWiseAndHappyLife.com
Meditation Benefits
  • Bob Martin first learned meditation in the mid-80s under a Taoist master. Initially, he found meditation challenging. However, with guidance, he developed a daily practice and eventually reaped the benefits.
  • Consequently, Bob found meditation helpful in reconnecting with forgotten parts of himself, ultimately leading to transformation.
  • Currently, Bob Martin practices breath awareness meditation, which involves bringing attention to the breath and watching the mind. This method is different from Transcendental Meditation.
    • Meditation For Relaxation
    • Bob emphasizes the dignity and potential of humanity and invites listeners to breathe.
  • Teachers instruct students to focus on physical sensations, including breathing, to ground themselves in the present.
    • Ways To Thrive With Meditation
    • Meditation not only cultivates mindfulness but also enhances neuron activation and spinal cord energy.
  • Bob describes feeling like he is “waking up” when his mind wanders during meditation, thereby recognizing his lack of attention.
  • Bob describes life as spending time on the ocean's surface, with gentle undulations, while also being present and learning to connect with oneself.
  • Bob Martin discusses the importance of non-judgmental awareness in walking meditation. Furthermore, he uses the word “Gotha” to describe a short phrase timed with breath.
  • Bob emphasizes the importance of recognizing the “I” that had the thought. Rather than identifying with the thought itself, this practice helps to gain clarity and organization in the mind.
    • Suggested Resources
    • Website: https://awiseandhappylife.com/meditation
    Website: (Book) https://iamthewaybook.com/
  • Book: I am the Way: Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao by Robert Martin
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