It’s so good to not give a sh!t when trying to achieve something where the outcome isn’t fully in my control. My mindfulness supervisor does this very well, and I’ve started to experience it myself.
Here is an example: Three weeks ago I introduced my mindfulness group to a challenging exercise. ‘Exploring Difficulty’ is a practice where, instead of pushing away pain, stress, or sadness, we welcome it. It is counterintuitive, but if done right, it works. When I first introduced it I had a “I really hope they try this” mindset. It had a scent of neediness which they sensed, and it created resistance. The following week I adopted a “your loss if you don’t try” attitude, and participants were far more open and willing to try.
Yes, it’s super good to care without giving a sh!t. But how can I do that? Admittedly the only way I’m aware of is through mindfulness.
Author: JD
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