MPDR Archives Blog Post #612 - May 13, 2016

Pause to bring kind and curious attention to the sensations of breathing for the next three breaths

image by M. Lee Freedman "When it comes to negative experiences, we have habitual ways of responding to what triggers us. But we can learn to step out of and stay out of negative thought cycles." ............. "A general attitude of kindness and care help prevent the reinstatement of old habits of thinking by showing us that it is possible to approach unwanted experiences with a gentle curiosity and, in doing so, develop a different relationship to them. Mindfulness is not just about paying (or shifting) attention but more about the quality of attention that is being paid. See what happens when you practice being kind to your experiences, and gentle with yourself when old habits of mind threaten." -Zindel Segal (excerpt from post The 7 Drivers of Old Habits of Thinking)http://www.mindful.org/the-7-drivers-of-old-habits-of-thinking/   Wishing you kindness and care in responding to challenges today Lee M. Lee Freedman, MD, CM, FRCP(C) To view the MPDR archives, click here.