LG 5.7 - Mindfullness

Question 1

Describe how mindfulness and compassion are interrelated?

Answer 1

Mindfulness cultivates compassion:

• What we practice becomes stronger
• slowing down
• interdependence
• remembering our essential nature

Attitude: (acceptance, kindness, openness, etc.)

Slowing down:

• when we are hurried, stressed, scared we lose touch with our natural compassion.
• mindfulness helps us slow down, see clearly and stay connected to our deepest values

Interdependence:

• We are all connected - regardless of religion, race, gender, sexuality, age, etc.
• We are all part of this thing called “humanity”

Remembering our essential nature:
- Learning to welcome all of our experiences with compassion.. even the seemingly unforgivable ones.

Question 2

Define the 3 main components of mindfulness?

Answer 2

• Intention, Attention, Attitude.
• Paying (attention) to experience in the present moment.
• Relating to experience without judgment or resistance (attitude).
• Relating to the experience with the desire (intention) to alleviate suffering.

Question 3

What is Mind Body Stress Reduction?

Answer 3

• MBSR is a well defined and systematic patient - centered educational approach which uses training in mindfulness meditation to teach people how to take better care of themselves and live healthier and more adaptive lives.

Question 4

Who may benefit from MBSR?

Answer 4

• Anybody experiencing burn-out (students, physicians, professors)
• Pregnant women
• PTSD and other trauma related disorders
• Patients in pain
• The possibilities are endless