In this episode, recorded live during a guided meditation class in Bromley, Robert explores what mindfulness really is—and why it's far more than a stress reduction technique.

We look at how the mind automatically creates narratives about the past or future and how a single thought can derail our day—unless we spot it early. Mindfulness meditation is the training ground for that awareness.

What You'll Learn

• Mindfulness is noticing the present moment without getting lost in mental narratives about the past or the future.
• The practice trains your subconscious to alert you when your attention has wandered, giving you a choice about where to focus.
• Stress reduction and relaxation are side effects of becoming aware of your internal state.
• You learn that you are the observer of thoughts—recognising this neutralises the intensity of inner narratives and mental movies.
• Connection isn't something to seek. It's what emerges when we break the cycle of distraction and mental chatter.

The session then moves into a guided journey through focused-attention, calmness, and open-awareness meditations—simple yet powerful practices you can return to anytime.

📣 About The Meditation Course

The Meditation Course is delivered as four live, online group-guided meditation classes each week via meditationcourse.live

The course teaches practical, science-based practices to retrain your mind for resilience, focus, calmness, and connection.

🔗 Resources & Links

• Join a live class → meditationcourse.live
• Follow on social channels for daily micro-learning posts
• Explore upcoming retreats and courses

📌 If You Liked This Episode

• Share it with someone who feels "too busy to meditate"
• Try practising the guided section daily for a week
• Listen to our Mindful Walking - Guided Mindful Walk episode (most popular so far)