Meditation & beyond: Mindfulness is not a spectator sport
From Proactive Mindfulness by Serge Prengel
February 14, 2026 · 12 min
About this episode
The episode expands the definition of mindfulness as an active and embodied practice.
This expands our definition of mindfulness as an embodied practice of active engagement in life. I describe how it plays out in my meditation practice, in therapy, and in other activities.
Topics covered
- mindfulness
- meditation
- active engagement
- therapy
- embodied practice
Keywords
- self improvement
- mental health
- fitness
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