Meditation
Meditation Contents I. The Major Categories of Meditation II. Focused Attention Practices III. Open Monitoring Practices IV. Loving-Kindness and Compassion Practices V. Non-Dual Awareness Practices VI. Mantra-Based Practices VII. Body-Based Practices VIII. Walking Meditation IX. The Practical Instructions (After Sam Harris) X. The Classical Stages of Practice XI. Which Technique for Which Purpose XII. Adverse […]
The Mindfulness Rabbit Hole
The Mindfulness Rabbit Hole The Rabbit Hole critiques contemporary mindfulness, the adverse effects research, the philosophical and metaphysical questions that intensive practice eventually raises, the broader cultural dimensions, and the personal framework that runs through the rest of the manual. The mindfulness conversation is unusually polluted by competing framings. The wellness industry treats mindfulness […]
Mindfulness Integrated
Mindfulness Integrated Contents I. What Integration Means II. Why Formal Practice Alone Is Not Sufficient III. The Capacities That Translate IV. Micro-Practices Throughout the Day V. Mindfulness in Specific Life Domains At work Relationships Parenting Exercise and Movement Eating Conversation Conflict Sleep Transitions VI. The Phone and Attention Economy Question VII. The Transitions Practice VIII. […]
Mindfulness Basics
Mindfulness Basics Contents I. What Mindfulness Is, and Isn’tII. A Brief HistoryIII. The Physiology and NeurobiologyIV. What the Research SupportsV. What the Research Doesn’t SupportVI. How It Works: The Plausible MechanismVII. The Secular vs Spiritual QuestionVIII. Starting a PracticeIX. The Realistic TimelineX. Cross-Links I. What Mindfulness Is, and Isn’t Mindfulness has accumulated cultural baggage in […]
Mindfulness Cheatsheet
Mindfulness Cheatsheet Contents I. How to Use This Page II. Quick Reference Index (by time available; by purpose; by difficulty) III. Foundational Practices (the ones everyone should know) IV. Focused Attention Practices (the concentration practices) V. Open Monitoring Practices (the awareness practices) VI. Loving-Kindness and Compassion Practices (the metta family) VII. Body-Based Practices (the somatic […]
Mindfulness Resources
Mindfulness Resources I. Foundational Researchers and Clinicians The researchers below have produced the empirical and clinical foundations on which the section draws. Listed alphabetically with their contributions. Tara Bennett-Goleman: Emotional Alchemy (2001). Mindfulness applied to psychological patterns, particularly schema-related patterns. Bridges clinical psychology and contemplative practice. Bhikkhu Bodhi: Buddhist scholar and translator. The major English-language translations of […]
Optimize (worksheets)
Optimize Worksheets Author: Brian Johnson (Optimize.me) Topics: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, productivity, longevity, habit All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. This particular set of notes are […]
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success Authors: Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, Kaley Warner Klemp Topics: Habits, Business, Personal Development All information is attributed to the authors. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always […]
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Author: James Clear Topics: Habits All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original […]
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Author: Eric Jorgenson, Naval Ravikant Topics: Lifestyle design, Psychology, Philosophy, Mental Models All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Tweets Seek […]