Chapter
The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
1:01:27 - 1:08:15 (06:48)
The speaker explains the benefits of practicing mindfulness meditation, including self-awareness and the ability to step back and view the contents of consciousness without judgment.
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The goal of meditation is to focus your mind for a few seconds or minutes on something specific, like your breath or how your body feels.
1:01:27 - 1:04:36 (03:09)
Summary
The goal of meditation is to focus your mind for a few seconds or minutes on something specific, like your breath or how your body feels. This can help reduce anxiety and stress, but if focusing on your breath is difficult, you can pick another spot on your body to focus on instead.
ChapterThe Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
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The article presents the differences between Transcendental Meditation and mindfulness meditation, including how some people find the mantra-based TM easier to practice consistently.
1:04:36 - 1:08:15 (03:39)
Summary
The article presents the differences between Transcendental Meditation and mindfulness meditation, including how some people find the mantra-based TM easier to practice consistently. It also emphasizes that mindfulness meditation is like stepping out of the traffic and viewing the contents of the consciousness with some non-judgmental perspective.