Happiness Workshop II Mindfulness

The Happiness Project The First Church of Salem, Unitarian Workshop II: Cultivating Mindfulness

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Goal I’ll be happy when I get a good job. a new car… when I get married. when we have a baby. when the kids move out. When I retire.... When I’m dead.

Cultivation and Reflection The Action-Reflection Cycle Level of Reflection (Where I reflect, appreciate & plan ) Level of Action (Where I work toward my goals and values)

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my “best self” 1 Serve at the shelter…

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my best self 1 2 Reflecting on My Actions Serve at the shelter…

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my best self 1 2 (2a) What is good about… this moment? … my actions…my life, etc. (2b) How can I continue to improve? Reflecting & Appreciation

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my best self 1 2 Reflecting on My Actions Serve at the shelter… They like the warm food… This is helping Chris…

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my best self 1 2 Reflecting on My Actions Serve at the shelter… I think I’m getting a little “holier than thou”

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my best self Reflecting & Appreciation

Happiness is about Cultivating and Appreciating A Good Life

Components of A Good Life Work/ Contribution Health/ Self-Care Love/ Relationships A Good Life

Happiness is Work/ Contribution Health/ Self-Care Love/ Relationships Cultivation & Appreciation in Each Domain

I. Health/Self-Care Diet Exercise Sleep Mindfulness

Health/Self-Care Health, yeah, right…I know. Eat right and exercise and all that. I know the drill. If you have your health, you have everything…. I know… I get it already…

Health/Self-Care Don’t give me that nonchalant sarcasm!

Health/Self-Care But, the fact is, if you aren’t feeling well, this really is the place to start . It makes a serious difference. Don’t believe me. Ask Beth.

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Mindfulness 101 Stop my mind! I want to get on! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Exercise I: Simple Breathing Meditation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Exercise II: Appreciating Your Breathing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Mindfulness is a first step toward taking control of our lives. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A Misconception ,[object Object],Great! I wanted that job! You got the job!

A Misconception ,[object Object],Dang! I wanted that job! Sorry, you didn’t get the job!

But it’s not the event per se that makes us happy. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Our emotions arise not from events, but from interpretations

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The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my “best self” 1

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my best self 1 2 Reflecting on My Actions

The Happiness Process Everyday Life Cultivating my best self 1 2 Reflecting on My Actions This is mindfulness

When Life Happens… Cultivating my best self Morning! Coffee! I am so looking forward to my morning coffee! 1

When Life Happens… Cultivating my best self Slings and Arrows Morning! Coffee! We’re out of coffee 1 2 I am so looking forward to my morning coffee!

When Life Happens… Cultivating my best self Slings and Arrows Morning! Coffee! We’re out of coffee We’re out of coffee!

Now is the time for mindfulness Cultivating my best self Slings and Arrows Morning! Coffee! We’re out of coffee We’re out of coffee!

Now is the time for mindfulness Cultivating my best self Slings and Arrows Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate We’re out of coffee Morning! Coffee!

Now is the time for the most important question for cultivating happiness: ,[object Object]

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It is possible that I did not make myself clear…

To be happy… To appreciate the moment… any moment… The most important question you can ask yourself is…

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Did I mention that this is the most important question?

Exercise III: What does this moment have to offer? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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First… Slings and Arrows Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate We’re out of coffee Morning! Coffee!

Then… What does this moment have to offer? Slings and Arrows Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate We’re out of coffee Morning! Coffee! What does this moment have to offer?

What does this moment have to offer? Slings and Arrows Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate We’re out of coffee Morning! Coffee! What does this moment have to offer? The goodness of my breathing My awareness of my capacity to choose I could try a cup of tea I could go to Ziggy’s Donuts! I could ask Alicia to go with me! What does it feel like to be sans caffeine? I could learn to wait for a change… What is really important to me right now?

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One More Step: Identifying Your Values and Boundaries Cultivating my best self “ Here is my report.” 1

One More Step: Identifying Your Values and Boundaries Cultivating my best self Slings and Arrows You are a bumbling idiot. “ Here is my report.” 1 2

“ No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -- Eleanor Roosevelt

Identifying Your Values and Boundaries Slings and Arrows Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate You are a bumbling idiot! “ Here is my report.”

Identifying Your Values and Boundaries Slings and Arrows Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate You are a bumbling idiot! “ Here is my report.” What does this moment have to offer?

Identifying Your Values and Boundaries Slings and Arrows Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate You are a bumbling idiot! “ Here is my report.” What does this moment have to offer? Who am I? Who (the hell) is he? Here are my boundaries. What are my values? I am in control what I will let in.

Identifying Your Values and Boundaries Slings and Arrows You are a bumbling idiot! Who am I? Who (the hell) is he? Here are my boundaries. What are my values? I am in control what I will let in. Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate “ Here is my report.” What does this moment have to offer?

Identifying Your Values and Boundaries Slings and Arrows Who am I? Who (the hell) is he? Here are my boundaries. What are my values? I am in control what I will let in. Breathe Return to my Center Appreciate “ Here is my report.” What does this moment have to offer?

Exercise IV: Identifying Your Boundaries and Values ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Discussion & Homework ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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