Practicing mindfulness can help us navigate challenging situations with greater ease from "summary" of The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark; Teasdale John; Segal Williams (Zindel; Kabat-Zinn, Jon)
When we face difficult situations in life, our initial reaction may be to resist or avoid them. We may try to push away uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, hoping they will disappear on their own. However, this approach often leads to increased stress and suffering. Mindfulness offers a different way of relating to challenging circumstances. Instead of trying to push away or ignore our difficulties, we can learn to acknowledge and accept them with kindness and compassion. By practicing mindfulness, we can cultivate a sense of presence and awareness that allows us to see our challenges more clearly. Rather than being overwhelmed by difficult emotions or thoughts, we can observe them with a sense of curiosity and detachment. This perspective helps us gain a greater understanding of our inner experiences and allows us to respond to them in a more skillful w...
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