Acting Accordingly, and Other Good Ideas

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of mindfulness on behavior in various settings, emphasizing the importance of an open heart and mind.

It’s one thing to practice and study mindfulness. It’s a great thing. It’s another to act accordingly. What happens when you’re in the courtroom or conference room or family room? Does your heart stay open, or clamp shut? Is your mind filled with hate, or love? When my heart is shut or my mind is filled (or even tinged) with hate, sadly, I act accordingly. When my heart is open and my mind is filled with love, or even tipped in that direction, I tend to act according to that. In t...

People in this episode

Host: Judi Cohen

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• courtroom behavior
• emotional intelligence
• personal growth
• lawyer wellness

Keywords

• mindfulness
• courtroom
• emotions
• lawyers
• personal development

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