The hottest Mindfulness Substack posts right now

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From Clouds To Clarity

Insight Axis • 355 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Thoughts emerge from your subconscious in their own time, without force.
  2. Even simple thoughts can take time to become clear and actionable.
  3. Feelings of unease and vagueness should be embraced, as they can lead to clarity and meaningful direction.

Drown in a dewdrop

Silentium • 199 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on water, vast and unbroken.
  2. Enlightenment doesn't divide you, just like the moon and water stay connected.
  3. Contemplate the depth in a dewdrop, where even a small reflection holds vastness.

Chaos

Venture Prose • 359 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Mindfulness
  1. Chaos can bring beauty, freedom, and risk, offering a different perspective and new ideas.
  2. Embrace chaos in action by allowing room for diversity, creativity, and rebellion in your organization.
  3. While chaos can be inspiring, be cautious of letting it cloud your thoughts - aim for clarity and coherence.

Spreading Light in the World

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 7 implied HN points • 30 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Stopping constant sarcasm and complaining and choosing a positive, uplifting attitude can genuinely improve your life, and you can be smart and funny without being mean.
  2. Make it a goal to lift other people up and help them be healthier, wealthier, wiser, and more joyful, but pair that attitude with real work and smart, sometimes ruthless actions.
  3. Facing fear and changing your mindset lets you grow — a big successful performance can banish nerves, and you can always choose how you respond to life and notice its small miracles.
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#161: Unhappy medium

Maybe Baby • 1713 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Sometimes being worse off can motivate action more than just being mildly off
  2. Region-Beta Paradox: Moving from a medium-bad situation to a worse one can lead to quicker healing or recovery
  3. In matters of indecision, taking action is often better than staying in the middle

finding my own time

spencer's paradoxes • 314 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. It's important to find balance and not always focus on productivity.
  2. Embrace the concept of 'kairos' time for personal growth and transformation.
  3. Traveling as a tourist doesn't automatically mean operating in 'kairos'; be present and follow your instincts.

From Outerwear to Inner Peace

Ladyparts • 459 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Meditation can lead to transformation and a deep change in one's life, helping individuals find peace and presence in the midst of life's struggles.
  2. The idea of easily accessible meditation spaces, akin to a 'Dry Bar of meditation,' was a gap Suze Yalof Schwartz noticed and filled with her creation of Unplug, catering to the need for stress relief and inner peace in a busy world.
  3. Personal setbacks can sometimes be the catalyst for seeking inner peace and mindfulness, highlighting the importance of self-care and mental well-being during challenging times.

Dividends

Sriram Krishnan’s Newsletter • 275 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Memory Dividends are the benefits you gain from re-experiencing past experiences in the future.
  2. Anticipation Dividends are the benefits you receive from looking forward to future experiences.
  3. Prioritizing experiences and memories can lead to both Memory and Anticipation Dividends.

Weathering Storms

Seven Senses • 259 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Finding stillness can help us stay calm during chaos. When we pause and breathe, we can clear our minds and think better.
  2. Reactions based on fear or judgment can trap us in negative cycles. Taking a moment to reflect allows us to respond more wisely.
  3. Meditation and being present are powerful tools for navigating life's storms. They help us reconnect with ourselves and find inner peace.

EAT MANUALLY.

Eat Shit and Prosper • 339 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Mindfulness
  1. Eating should be a conscious act, not something done on autopilot. Try focusing on each bite and truly tasting your food, even for just one meal.
  2. Chewing your food thoroughly helps your body absorb nutrients better. The more you chew, the more flavor you can enjoy and the easier it is for your body to digest.
  3. Being mindful while eating can change how you see food. When you pay attention to the experience, you may start to prefer healthier foods and notice more about what you actually enjoy.

If you're not succeeding, try being earnest | #23

pole • 275 implied HN points • 30 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. When facing challenges, pretend you have all the time in the world to approach them calmly.
  2. Success doesn't come from following a formula, but from paying attention and surrendering to the process.
  3. Earnestness is key to success, as it involves expanding awareness and offering attention without local expectations.

The Golden Algorithm: The One Key to Unlock All of Life's Problems

The Leadership Lab • 137 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Avoiding emotions or ways of being can lead to those exact things manifesting in a stronger way in our lives.
  2. Reactive patterns often stem from avoiding certain emotions we don't want to feel, leading to unconscious behavior.
  3. Freedom and personal growth come from allowing ourselves to feel and be vulnerable, even if it is uncomfortable.

Coaching Toolkit: Sitting With the Unknown

Tech and Tea • 82 implied HN points • 21 Aug 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. It's okay to not have a plan during big life changes. Embracing the unknown can lead to exciting new opportunities.
  2. Many people rush through uncomfortable times instead of reflecting on what they really want. Taking a pause can help clarify your true desires.
  3. Practicing self-care, like getting enough sleep and journaling, helps create a calm space to think through uncertainty and make better decisions.

Build rituals, not habits

Insight Axis • 217 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Building rituals is more impactful than building habits. Rituals carry conscious intention and awareness, making them more potent than habits.
  2. Ritualizing technical work, like coding or mathematics, can improve focus and clarity. Slowing down and being intentional in these tasks can lead to better outcomes.
  3. Debunk the belief that intentional actions are effortful. Being fully present in your activities, from the mundane to the complex, can bring aliveness without strain.

7 Reasons to Stop Being Lazy in 2024

Litverse • 139 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Laziness is equated with greed and ugliness by the author, representing a lack of contribution to life
  2. Being idle leads to stagnation and loss of self, portraying idle people as uninteresting swamp creatures
  3. Earn your leisure by balancing work and relaxation, engaging in constructive leisure activities rather than aimless consumption

Habits I recommend

Disaffected Newsletter • 719 implied HN points • 11 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Start by organizing your tasks before diving in. This makes it easier to work without feeling overwhelmed.
  2. Always be prepared by keeping necessary items handy. Having your keys ready can save you from fumbling in the dark.
  3. Assign a specific spot for your belongings and stick to it. This helps reduce stress and creates a calmer environment.

Lessons from Christmas Puzzles

Rethinking Software • 299 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Mindfulness
  1. Starting a new task requires laying a good foundation, like sorting puzzle pieces before building the picture. Once you get into it, things start fitting together more smoothly.
  2. It’s important to pause and appreciate your progress. Sometimes you need someone else to help you see how far you’ve come.
  3. When you're tired, take a break. You can solve problems much quicker when your mind is fresh, rather than pushing through fatigue.

Yearly Kickoff and The Origins of LIFE

Human Programming • 12 implied HN points • 08 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. A tiny, consistent practice—daily journaling plus a weekly review—can serve as a practical system for improving how you live.
  2. Design the system so it reviews and updates itself; this simple self-improving feedback loop can grow and adapt over time.
  3. Sticking with a minimal system over years lets it coevolve with you, turning a small habit into robust routines and larger projects.

Dissociating From Pain

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 121 implied HN points • 06 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Dissociating from pain can help you experience discomfort without letting it control your mind. Instead of fighting through pain, focusing on it can make it feel less overwhelming.
  2. This practice can lead to a calmer response to stress and frustration in everyday situations. By observing feelings instead of reacting immediately, you can reduce your irritation and stay more composed.
  3. However, it's important to be careful with this detachment. Ignoring pain signals can make it harder to notice when something is truly wrong, so balance is key to ensuring awareness of bodily sensations and emotional responses.

Making Space When the World Feels Heavy

Tech and Tea • 115 implied HN points • 15 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Creating space for yourself is really important, especially when life feels overwhelming. It helps you stay grounded and think clearly.
  2. Having a little structure or routine can make it easier to carve out that space. Simple rituals can help you relax and let go of stress.
  3. Guided journaling or courses can provide support and accountability. They make it more likely you'll show up for yourself and find clarity on what you really want.

The Non Linear Path

The Renaissance Man • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jun 24
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. Life doesn't always have a clear direction, and that's okay. Embracing the unknown can help you trust your journey, even when it feels scary.
  2. Comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of jealousy and regret. Remember, everyone is on their own unique path, and you are not better or worse than anyone else.
  3. Holding onto hope is important, even when things don't make sense. It's better to believe that everything will work out in the end than to live in fear.

Meditations on taste

Overthinking Everything • 314 implied HN points • 22 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Mindfulness
  1. Mindful drinking can be a unique practice. For example, focusing on the taste and feel of a bitter drink like Cynar can help you discover what you truly enjoy.
  2. Trying new foods mindfully can change how you perceive them. It’s possible to find that things you thought you liked aren’t as enjoyable when you pay close attention to their flavors.
  3. Understanding your preferences might take some experimenting. Even if you learn you don’t like something, it helps you figure out what you do enjoy.

Your sign to start journaling

Erifili • 179 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Journaling helps in processing life and practicing mindfulness by slowing down and being present, leading to better emotional and life processing.
  2. Writing regularly improves thinking skills and self-awareness by forcing clear articulation of thoughts and providing a tool for self-reflection and personal growth.
  3. Journaling aids in problem-solving and decision-making, preserves life experiences and memories, and creates a connection between past and present selves, allowing for continuous personal development.

Energy work is a shortcut

Trying In Public • 99 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Energy work can be a shortcut to feeling grounded and engaged in life by noticing what fills your energy bucket and what drains it.
  2. Energy is always present and movable, and there are actions you can take to shift it when needed, such as writing, reading, or dancing.
  3. Discovering your own shortcuts to feeling joyful, productive, or smart can empower you to take control of your life direction.

The problem with Dry January

Men Yell at Me • 232 implied HN points • 19 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Many people see Dry January as a chance to reset after the holidays, especially when drinking can disrupt sleep. It's a common time for people to reassess their habits.
  2. There's a noticeable shift in the conversation around Dry January, moving from diet tips to more serious themes of sobriety and mindfulness. This can feel intense for some people.
  3. Supporting friends who choose sobriety is important, but there's a concern that the tone surrounding Dry January can sometimes feel restrictive or overly moralistic.