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The Space Between Thoughts Is Where Freedom Lives
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Mindfulness extends beyond being a buzzword into a practical, accessible tool for navigating life's challenges with greater ease and presence.
Alan Carroll, a public speaking coach with 50 years of spiritual practice, shares how creating space between thoughts transforms our relationship with emotions and enhances our ability to respond rather than react.
• Mindfulness lives in present time, while the ego lives in the past and future
• Creating space between thoughts allows us to observe rather than identify with our emotions
• The parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) counterbalances the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight)
• A simple breathing technique can interrupt anger patterns in just 10-12 seconds
• Daily practice of just five minutes with no expectations can begin transforming your relationship with thoughts
• Mindfulness doesn't negate human emotions but provides tools to experience them without drowning in them
• The "fifth element" of space is available to everyone, regardless of age or background
• Learning to "play the note of silence" alongside sound transforms communication
Find Alan Carrollat acamindfulyou.com or through his podcast, Mindful You, where he continues to share insights from his extensive experience training public speakers in over 60 countries.
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Chapters
1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Alan's Spiritual Journey (00:01:12)
3. Mindful Moment Practice (00:02:28)
4. Creating Space Between Thoughts (00:04:47)
5. Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness (00:10:31)
6. Breathing Exercise for Anger Management (00:15:52)
7. Daily Practice for Mindfulness (00:22:30)
8. Navigating Life's Challenges Mindfully (00:33:02)
9. Alan's Personal Reflections (00:39:17)
10. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:43:17)
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