The Generosity of Attention

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The Generosity of Attention

FromIn Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

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Mar 29, 2021

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“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” - Simone Weil. However, when we can give our attention to ourselves and others, it is nothing short of a profound gift.

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Mar 29, 2021

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This podcast is a series of discussions about working with your mind as you use The 10 Minute Mind mindfulness course.

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How often should I be practicing? What if I don't feel like practicing?: A guide to how often to practice by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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How can I work with my emotions?: How to by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Interview with Minter Dial: SXSW by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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How can mindfulness practice help me to accept myself?: The modern day struggle of loving ourselves can be addressed with the practice of mindfulness by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Who Is On Your List: It's Easter and Passover. As we take care of ourselves it's also equally important to take of others, especially over times where people are used to being or celebrating together . Here's one way we can do that. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: What Is Important: In this episode we look at the changing nature of what we think is important. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: A Powerful Exercise: How can we make the most of this time? Yesterday I spoke to a friend who was giving his kids a powerful exercise for the next 18 months. I wanted to share it with you. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Don't Let It Run Away: How can you manage your worry and anxiety in the face of worldwide fear by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: A Conversation with Father Stéphane Pouliot: How does a catholic priest look after 12 villages in Ontario, Canada? Meet Father Stéphane Pouliot, one of my students of The 10 Minute Mind, as we discuss the challenges his parishioners are facing. Here you can visit Father Stéphane's... by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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How can I work with my busy thoughts when I practice The 10 Minute Mind?: How to work with a busy mind by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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What are the benefits of a mindfulness practice?: This episode walks through the benefits of mindfulness practice and how it can change your life by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Grief and Hope: Today we talk about acknowledging our grief and at the same time how essential hope is and how to practise it on a daily basis. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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I've just started practicing and my mind is so busy. What do I do?: The monkey mind that won't stop talking to me by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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How can I bring mindfulness practice into my everyday life: Part 1: How to work with your mindfulness practice during your day by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: The Three Things: As most of us find ourselves confined to our homes here are 3 essential things we need to keep ourselves mentally well. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Dealing With The Fear Filled News: How can we manage with all of the fear filled news coming at us? Here is George after her walk. How relaxed is that? by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Being Forgiveable: In such a difficult time in our human history how can we manage in close quarters with those we love by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: What Is Important: It can be easy to find lots of thing to do to take us away from ourselves. but right now we have a real opportunity to decide what is important. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Moving from Fear into Positivity: Fear is a powerful emotion that spreads quickly. However we can quickly change our whole day if we learn how to work with our mind. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Why do we relax our body when we begin the practice? I thought that with mindfulness practice we weren't supposed to alter anything.: The importance of relaxing your body before beginning to work with your mind by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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How can mindfulness help with stress and anxiety?: How mindfulness practice can help us feel calmer in our day by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: The Power of Connection: Connecting with others is not just important for others it's vital for you. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: A Covid 19 Survivor's Experience: How did one of my students in the UK cope with a Covid 19 diagnosis? Find out in today's episode. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: The Importance of a Meditation Practice: Why having a daily meditation practice can be a game changer in this situation. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Being Aware of How Others Are Feeling: You're not the only one who is stressed out and anxious. How can we be aware of this right now? by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: How To Manage Your Fear Part II: In this episode we go a little deeper into how to manage the fear so many of us are facing at this time. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Working With Our Own Selves: Today we are looking at an experiment in how we show up in our day. I guarantee if you do this exercise you’ll have a much better day than if you don’t…. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Dealing With Uncertainty: How can we deal with all of the uncertainty we are currently facing? In this episode we have start to explore this very question. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: It’s Up To Me: Today I have a confession to make. Let me tell you what is going on and how I plan to deal with it. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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Special Edition: Being Well With Ourselves: Being friends with ourselves is not something we are taught at school. However at a time like this learning how to be comfortable with yourself when there are less things to distract you can be powerful. by In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
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