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Mindfulness and Novelty
34:38 - 40:52 (06:14)
The practice of mindfulness can help us to fully experience and appreciate novel experiences, allowing us to extend our perception of time and create richer memories. By becoming more aware of the unconscious processing that goes on beneath our conscious awareness, we can learn to fully savor each moment and more fully immerse ourselves in new experiences.
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Mindfulness can give a sense of time dilation, making it seem like we have more time than we actually have.
34:38 - 37:23 (02:45)
Summary
Mindfulness can give a sense of time dilation, making it seem like we have more time than we actually have. Doing new and novel activities can also make time seem to go by slower when looking back on the memory.
ChapterMindfulness and Novelty
Episode#032 - Jeff Warren - Why Should I Explore My Own Consciousness?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Paying attention to the world around us allows us to break free from our narrow thoughts and gain a deeper understanding of our surroundings, ultimately leading to a greater richness of experience.
37:23 - 38:43 (01:20)
Summary
Paying attention to the world around us allows us to break free from our narrow thoughts and gain a deeper understanding of our surroundings, ultimately leading to a greater richness of experience. This practice is common among practitioners who prioritize living in the present moment.
ChapterMindfulness and Novelty
Episode#032 - Jeff Warren - Why Should I Explore My Own Consciousness?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Shinzen Young, a meditation teacher and neuroscience research consultant, explains his experience of slowly lowering the threshold of his conscious awareness, increasing the resolution of his consciousness and noticing the moment sensory experience enters his consciousness.
38:43 - 40:52 (02:08)
Summary
Shinzen Young, a meditation teacher and neuroscience research consultant, explains his experience of slowly lowering the threshold of his conscious awareness, increasing the resolution of his consciousness and noticing the moment sensory experience enters his consciousness.