From Predictive Processing To Present Moment: A Journey Into Mindfulness Squats & Séances podcast

From Predictive Processing to Present Moment: A Journey into Mindfulness

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Your perception of reality literally creates your reality. This profound truth sits at the heart of our exploration into mindfulness—not just as a trendy wellness buzzword, but as a scientifically-backed practice that can transform your physiological experience of stress.
The human body wasn't designed for the constant state of vigilance we find ourselves in today. What happens when this system never gets a chance to rest? Research shows the frightening consequences: anxiety, depression, digestive issues, heart disease, sleep disruption, and cognitive impairment—all linked to chronic stress.

Through simple practices like box breathing (used by special forces), finding flow through creative expression, or establishing a meditation practice, we can interrupt the stress cycle and reclaim our physiological balance.
Meditation deserves special attention as the gateway to presence. By learning to observe thoughts without attachment—watching them pass like clouds overhead—we can gradually free ourselves from the tyranny of predictive perception.
Subscribe now, leave a review, and join our growing community as we explore the fascinating intersection of science, wellness, and spiritual practice. Your mind creates your reality—isn't it time you learned how to direct it?

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-neuroscience-of-reality/

https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-mindfulness

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation

McCartney, F. (2010). Body of health: The new science of intuition medicine for energy and balance. New World Library.

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