Your mantra is perfect and seems to be coming from the tradition of the Transcendental Meditation into ACT and hopefully can enrich prosocial world while taking care of individuals and groups alike.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Paul. I've been struggling with some health issues for the last few months; some of it is physical, much of it is mental anxiety about the unknown. A therapist friend of mine introduced me to a lot of physical treatments that have really helped calm my nervous system, but this post really spoke to me about cultivating a better mental attitude to take in order to live in the moment more fully while still feeling like I was committed to the things I want to commit my life to. This is far more powerful to me than mere focusing intently on the breath (for example). The 6-part mantra is simple, but it addresses so, so much. In keeping with some of our previous conversations, there can still be a lot of philosophical work to do on figuring out "what I care most about", but I have much of that behind me now so I can focus more on the "I am" "here now" "accepting the way I feel" parts. Thank you again!
Your mantra is perfect and seems to be coming from the tradition of the Transcendental Meditation into ACT and hopefully can enrich prosocial world while taking care of individuals and groups alike.
I am struck by noticing how many words it took to explain getting beyond words to noticing.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Paul. I've been struggling with some health issues for the last few months; some of it is physical, much of it is mental anxiety about the unknown. A therapist friend of mine introduced me to a lot of physical treatments that have really helped calm my nervous system, but this post really spoke to me about cultivating a better mental attitude to take in order to live in the moment more fully while still feeling like I was committed to the things I want to commit my life to. This is far more powerful to me than mere focusing intently on the breath (for example). The 6-part mantra is simple, but it addresses so, so much. In keeping with some of our previous conversations, there can still be a lot of philosophical work to do on figuring out "what I care most about", but I have much of that behind me now so I can focus more on the "I am" "here now" "accepting the way I feel" parts. Thank you again!
Hi Ed, I am so pleased you found it helpful. ACT has been tremendously useful for many millions of people now. May you keep well my friend.