moments of stillness allow our consciousness to breathe and reflect, which is important in a fast-paced, smartphone-driven world
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“moments of stillness allow our consciousness to breathe and reflect, which is important in a fast-paced, smartphone-driven world”
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“moments of stillness allow our consciousness to breathe and reflect, which is important in a fast-paced, smartphone-driven world”
a psychoanalyst and author of Being There · Instagram
“To build a non-anxious life, focus on what you can control: your thoughts and actions in the present moment, bringing your mind back when it sprints ahead.”
a mental health counselor and author · Instagram
“Sitting in the sacred tension of discomfort allows transformation from the known self to the unknown self, moving towards joy and possibility.”
a human connection specialist · Instagram
“One should listen to music without distractions, fully focusing on the experience by clearing away noise and other senses to allow emotions to flow and be felt.”
the founder of ManTalks · TikTok
“Unity and wholeness are dynamic and involve a free flow of action and thought, embracing disagreements as opportunities for dialogue and expanded awareness rather than static agreement.”
a consultant psychiatrist and former Oxford fellow · source video
“Meditative prayer and compassion meditation can expand important areas of the right hemisphere involved in cognition and emotion, though brain imaging is complex and must be interpreted cautiously.”
a consultant psychiatrist and former Oxford fellow · source video
“We should be consciously aware and present with people when receiving or giving hospitality rather than being distracted by other concerns or future plans.”
a consultant psychiatrist and former Oxford fellow · source video
“Mindfulness is an active noticing of things that puts you in the present and allows sensitivity to context and perspective, which is essential for experiencing positive emotions and free will.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Meditation is a separate practice that can prepare the nervous system for mindfulness but is not itself mindfulness and did not personally help develop mindfulness for Dr. Langer.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Stress is caused by the view we take of events, not the events themselves, so changing perspective to see stressors as inconveniences rather than tragedies can reduce stress.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Habits are mindless and doing things mindlessly determines who you become over time, often leading to unhappiness and loss of free will.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Accepting that you don't know and that uncertainty is the rule rather than the exception helps you actively notice new things and be mindful.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Meditation is helpful not to silence the mind but to train oneself to witness thoughts from a removed place, aiding in managing the mind's proclivity towards chaos.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Mindfulness and controlling how we think about our partner and relationship is essential to prevent negative stories and projections that damage connection and lead to resentment.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Specific steps such as awareness of rumination, pausing to breathe, consulting trusted counsel, exercising, focused inquiry, and connecting to the heart help interrupt negative mental stories and improve relationship health.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Daily guided meditation or calming practices help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and support emotional balance necessary for healthy relationships.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Mindfulness helps recognize that attachment styles are tendencies, not fixed identities, and encourages curiosity and self-awareness to heal relational patterns.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Meditation helped transform a tumultuous relationship into a deeply passionate and harmonious one by fostering self-awareness, acceptance, and emotional maturity.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Relationship harmony develops slowly and gradually as individuals cultivate self-awareness and peace through meditation and related practices.”
a certified relationship coach · source video sponsored
“Combining dialogical, imaginal, mindfulness, and embodiment practices addresses multiple dimensions of human experience and enhances transformative potential.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Practices that look inward like meditation and outward like contemplation complement and correct each other, forming part of an effective ecology of practices.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Mindfulness is part of a powerful integration of practices including stoicism and authentic dialogue that can enhance personal development.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Prosoche involves paying attention to how one pays attention, awakening awareness of perspectival knowing and co-identification processes to redirect attention and reorient oneself.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Centering your posture by finding a balanced alignment of torso and head improves mind-body communication and supports effective meditation practice.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Relaxing the abdomen to follow natural deep abdominal breathing, like babies do, relaxes the body and increases oxygen intake, which is important for meditation.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Centering attention by tracking sensations of the breath in the abdomen and labeling distractions with ing-words builds mindfulness muscle and supports returning focus without judgment.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Cultivating an attitude of befriending the wandering mind, neither fighting nor feeding it, helps maintain a balanced and compassionate mindfulness practice.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Scheduling meditation at consistent times and places, ideally 20 minutes morning and night, builds deep habits essential for the Socratic project of self-knowledge and virtue.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“If trauma-related symptoms or memories arise during meditation, one should stop the practice and seek professional therapeutic help to ensure safety and proper care.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Daily teaching of meditation and contemplation practices is central to the retreat to cultivate mindfulness and insight.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Yoga is taught not just as exercise but as a deeply philosophical and spiritual way of life including pranayama, breathing exercises, and chanting.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Offering a toolkit of 12 different meditation forms supports meditative creativity and accommodates individual differences in practice preferences and challenges.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video sponsored
“Effective meditation involves engaging the self fully without being self-involved, a state described as 'trying not to try' that facilitates insight and transformation.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Some traditions use scripted, scaffolded practices while others emphasize unstructured sitting; suitability depends on individual temperament and philosophical orientation.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Meditation is training attention to step back and see the framing process of the mind, breaking inappropriate frames, while contemplation is extending awareness to see more deeply into reality and form new frames, both being complementary stages in insight and self-regulation.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Academic philosophy provides valuable meta-theoretical critique but often lacks the cultivation of wisdom and virtue that mindfulness and contemplative practices offer, so integrating these worlds through cognitive science enriches understanding and practice.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Philosophy stands above particular discourses to create bridging discourses that integrate psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, and religion, enabling a comprehensive understanding of meditation beyond single-dimensional treatments.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Religious traditions like neoplatonism and stoicism offer valuable insights that psychology alone may overlook, and philosophy should negotiate and integrate these perspectives to enrich mindfulness research and practice.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Meditation is a form of philosophy in its true sense as it involves using attention, awareness, and introspection to know oneself and figure out how to live a good life, not merely relaxation or psychedelic states.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
“Synthetic philosophers who integrate neuroscience, biology, anthropology, linguistics, and cognitive science are especially suited to develop new frameworks that advance understanding of consciousness, self, and contemplative training programs.”
a University of Toronto cognitive scientist · source video
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If you have a good idea, write it down because it is a gift that could change your whole life and forgetting it could prevent progress.
Strong consensus“If you have a good idea, write it down because it is a gift that could change your whole life and forgetting it could prevent progress.”
Mental illnesses are symptoms of metabolic dysfunction affecting the whole body and brain, not just isolated brain problems.
Strong consensus“Mental illnesses are symptoms of metabolic dysfunction affecting the whole body and brain, not just isolated brain problems.”
He discusses new ways to treat anxiety, OCD, and PTSD by focusing on brain metabolic health rather than only symptoms.
Strong consensus“He discusses new ways to treat anxiety, OCD, and PTSD by focusing on brain metabolic health rather than only symptoms.”