Podcast Summary
Rediscovering the Familiar: Through meditation, we can reconnect with the world and be fully present in our lives by focusing on the present moment and awakening our senses
Key takeaway from this episode of 10% Happier is that meditation is about rediscovering the familiar. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced meditator, taking the time to focus on the present moment can help us become more aware of the world around us and our place in it. Pascal Eau Claire, a mentor of Dan Harris and co-founder of True North Insight, guided us through a simple meditation practice. He emphasized the importance of finding a comfortable posture and focusing on the breath or sounds in the environment. By doing so, we can awaken our senses and appreciate the freshness and mystery of each moment. Meditation is not just about clearing the mind, but also about reconnecting with the world and being fully present in our lives.
Mindfulness practice: Mindfulness practice is about fully experiencing the world around us, appreciating simple things, and practicing through activities like walking, listening, or breathing, with or without closed eyes.
Meditation is about being fully present and consciously experiencing the world around us. It's not about doing something specific or achieving a particular goal, but rather about appreciating the simple things in life as if for the first time. This can be practiced through activities like walking, listening, or even just breathing, with your eyes open or closed. Try rediscovering the familiar with fresh senses and a curious mindset. For more guided meditations, check out the 10% Happier app. And remember, the more you practice being present, the better you'll feel. Don't forget to fill out a short survey at Wondery.com/survey to tell us more about yourself.