This week we'll continue our discussion of the mindfulness teachings with the instructions for developing awareness of impermanence in our everyday lives.

In her 1942 book Self-Analysis, Karen Horney outlined her theory of neurosis, describing different types of neurotic behavior that result from overusing coping strategies to deal with basic anxiety. We asked what role mindfulness could play in creating response diversity.

I usually see the invasion of thought as a mindfulness error to be corrected. Though, even knowing this, if I am particularly troubled and weakened by stress, I unapologetically indulge my thoughts, which usually consist of problem-solving and planning.

This week there are five objects of contemplation and the only instruction is to be aware of them. So, I'm really going to need your insight in figuring out how to do that.

Breath can be used as a meditation object either to practice mindfulness or concentration. This week we’ll explore the mindfulness approach.

As we discussed the intro to the Satipatthana Sutta, some ideas for setting an aspiration and mindfulness best practices emerged. Here’s a brief summary.

The other day I was embarrassed to discover that I've been studying and practicing the Satipatthana Sutta for over seven years. I chose this practice because…

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