{"id":1354,"date":"2014-09-21T11:14:30","date_gmt":"2014-09-21T15:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amentorwalkswithme.com\/?p=1354"},"modified":"2014-09-21T11:14:30","modified_gmt":"2014-09-21T15:14:30","slug":"dignity-and-mindfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/amentorwalkswithme.com\/?p=1354","title":{"rendered":"Dignity and Mindfulness"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few weeks ago, I shared a personal vision that spoke of my intention to lead in a manner that inspires\u00a0dignity<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I defined dignity<\/em> as follows: an internal state of peace that comes with the recognition and acceptance of the value and vulnerability of all living things.\u00a0(1)<\/em><\/p>\n

One might also think of dignity<\/em>\u00a0as practicing non-judgmental awareness in a manner which leads to kindness and feelings of compassion for yourself and for others. One might also just think of this as practicing a higher level of respect for yourself and for others.<\/p>\n

Practicing this awareness in a sustainable way is what we might call practicing loving-kindness mindfulness<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some steps to help develop this practice: (2)<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Find yourself in a state of support and safety, perhaps somewhere where you feel connected to nature<\/li>\n
  2. Set your intention, answering the question “What am I practicing?”<\/li>\n
  3. Cultivate a witnessing perspective, observing your thoughts like clouds drifting by, being aware of your inner landscape and old unhealthy autopilot reactions<\/li>\n
  4. Stabilize attention and strengthen focus,\u00a0using the breathe as a tool to nurture the harmony of intention and attention<\/li>\n
  5. Strengthen self-regulation, settling negative energies intentionally and shortening the time that it takes you to recover from emotional hijackings<\/li>\n
  6. Practice loving-kindness meditation, calming the inner critic and practicing non-judgmental acceptance and compassion for yourself and others.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    I have led workshops or classes intended to help people heal, build self-esteem and resiliency, and find happiness. Many of these workshops have utilized outdoor education and strengths-based adventure as a means to build a sense of self and self-efficacy. To me, however, successful experiences all start with a inherent culture\u00a0of dignity and mindfulness.<\/p>\n

    It is time to practice.<\/p>\n

    What’s your perspective?<\/p>\n

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    (1) Donna Hicks, PhD (2011): “Dignity – The Essential Role It Plays in Resolving Conflict”<\/p>\n

    (2) Terry Fralich, LCPC, JD (2014): “The Five Core Skills of Mindfulness – A Direct Path to More Confidence, Joy and Love”<\/p>\n

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