In this episode, Let's talk about stories we tell ourselves & learn tips on how to overcome them.

Let’s talk about what is your Purpose or Why

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What are your Values or what is important to you?

Let’s talk about Chardi Kala or Unflinching Optimism. 

https://reflectandrespond.com/mindfulness-attitudinal-foundations-gratitude/

 Read More: https://reflectandrespond.com/mindfulness-attitudinal-foundations-non-judgement/

There are seven attitudinal foundations of MINDFULNESS described by Jon Kabat-Zinn as the “major pillars of mindfulness practice”.

The second one is Acceptance: First step towards being in the moment is Acknowledging and accepting things just the way they are. With acceptance comes freedom. It opens us to a window to wisdom.

There are seven attitudinal foundations of MINDFULNESS described by Jon Kabat-Zinn as the “major pillars of mindfulness practice”.

The first one is Beginners Mind: We have never been in this moment before. If we can just be present, we can appreciate wonders that are happening around us all the time. A breeze flowing, a gaze, meeting someone, a hug, looking or perhaps stopping and smelling a flower. 

GUIDED Meditation

Start with Quote: "The journey of Thousand miles begins with one step." Chinese proverb

Combine reading and applying Reflect and Respond practice with an Affirmation: I take time to Breathe and Relax

GUIDED Meditation

Start with Quote by Robin Sharma: "The way you start your day determines how well you live your day”

Combine reading and applying Reflect and Respond practice with an Affirmation:

I breathe in CALMNESS, breathe out STRESS & ANXIETY. 

Quote & Affirmation with a Guided Meditation

What are you holding on to that’s not needed? The trees are showing us how beautiful letting go can be. Lets apply this quote with Mindfulness meditation’s fifth attitudinal foundation of Letting Go.