The ObservatoryThe fog and the present moment
Learn to notice when you disappear into the fog, and stay for a while with what chafes.
How it works
- From the bookWrite
- Choose an everyday taskWrite
- Breathe in clarityRate
- Observe the fogChooseWrite
- Stay 30 seconds moreRate
- Values check and reflectionWrite
When I meditate, it is as if a thick fog lifts. Thoughts that have been spinning, distractions that have stolen my attention and cravings that have driven me to short-term choices slowly lose their grip. What remains is …
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Why does it work?
Mindfulness-based methods have shown moderate effects on stress, anxiety and low mood, Kabat-Zinn (2003), and ACT, which trains accepting discomfort and acting on your values, is supported by several meta-analyses, Gloster et al. (2020). The mechanisms are less well established than the effects.
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