Flourishing as a Practice
About this episode
The episode explores the concept of flourishing as a practice and the importance of mindfulness in daily life.
I often remind myself of Jon Kabat-Zinn's insight: "When we understand that life is the curriculum, life itself becomes the meditation." Still, until recently, I only understood half the sentiment. Initially, I internalized it in a responsive manner. When life presented an opportunity to practice mindfulness, especially a challenge, I would respond in kind. It wasn't until reading Dr.Richard J. Davidson and Dr.Cortland Dahl's new book, Born to Flourish , that the quote finally landed. Jon's invitation isn't solely to respond with compassionate presence. It is to intend it in each moment. This is one of the central revelations Dr.Davidson and Dr.Dahl inspire (and my favorite line in the book)… "Flourishing is not a destination, but a practice." As Dr.Dahl illuminates, we often have elaborate visions of what it means to flourish. Still, each moment is an opportunity to practice the four skills in their framework: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. To start, they encourage you to reflect on your daily routines and identify opportunities to infuse them with intention. It can be as simple as practicing gratitude while walking your dog or reflecting on our sense of…
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