The hottest Mindfulness Substack posts right now

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Party of regrets

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Regrets are a natural part of life; everyone has them, even successful and inspiring individuals.
  2. It's important to forgive yourself for having regrets and move forward by recognizing them and learning from them.
  3. One way to overcome regrets is to list them, find a positive lesson from each, burn the list symbolically, and focus on the learnings instead.

Do school-based mindfulness programs reduce mental health problems?

The Science of Learning • 139 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. School-based mindfulness programs can help students manage stress, but they don't really help with serious mental health issues like depression.
  2. Research shows that mindfulness can improve self-awareness and stress management, yet other methods like yoga also work just as well for reducing stress.
  3. It's important to teach mindfulness to students, but it won't solve all mental health problems. Real treatment needs trained professionals.

alive vs dead obligations

bookbear express • 594 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Differentiate between 'alive obligations' and 'dead obligations' - act out of love and joy, not guilt.
  2. Understanding your own needs is key to fulfilling responsibilities without betraying yourself.
  3. Balancing personal desires and obligations to others enhances relationships and personal growth.

2024 - Gratitude in Public

Clinsights • 98 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Daily gratitude for small moments can bring immense joy and fulfillment.
  2. Finding peace through meditation and quiet reflection is a powerful practice.
  3. Expressing gratitude for the people in our lives can deepen connections and foster positivity.
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Letting Go as an Act of Love

Anima Mundi • 103 implied HN points • 28 May 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Letting go can be a loving act, not a sign of failure. It shows we trust life and allow space for change.
  2. Releasing something doesn't mean erasing it from our lives. It's about honoring what was and making room for new beginnings.
  3. Letting go can be painful, but it often leads to growth and a better understanding of ourselves and our needs.

Weekly Wednesday Wisdom #8

Weekly Wisdom • 159 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. The newsletter summarizes a mix of content on business, spirituality, and personal growth from various sources like authors, marketers, and speakers.
  2. The importance of relationships in human happiness is highlighted based on findings from a study discussed in a podcast.
  3. The author is contemplating on balancing commercial and creative interests, working on fundamental skills, and has embarked on the challenge of writing a book, spurred by a sense of urgency and mortality.

Just Stop Trying

Polymathic Being • 66 implied HN points • 03 Aug 25
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. Trying too hard can actually lead to failure. It's better to relax and let things flow naturally.
  2. Embracing simplicity often leads to better outcomes. Sometimes the simplest ideas bring the most success.
  3. Pay attention to where you feel tension in your body, and let go of that stress. This can help improve your performance and creativity.

Happiness

The Weasel Speaks • 137 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Flow and Deep Work involve intense focus and immersion in tasks.
  2. Finding Flow can lead to increased satisfaction and happiness.
  3. Effective leadership strategies can help create opportunities for Flow.

Legacy Shmegacy

David Spinks' Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 15 Jan 26
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. You can’t control how you’ll be remembered, and the stories people tell are simplified, biased versions of a complex life.
  2. Chasing a memorable legacy twists motives and makes actions about appearance instead of genuinely helping others.
  3. True meaning and legacy come from present-moment micro actions—small loving or unloving choices that quietly ripple outward.

Enlightenment as a Reality-Aligned Trance State

apxhard • 68 implied HN points • 10 Jul 25
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. Enlightenment can be viewed as a calm state of mind that aligns with reality. This means trusting that everything in life has its place.
  2. When we meditate, it’s not just about being still; it’s about letting our thoughts settle while learning to observe them without rushing to act.
  3. To achieve peace, we must accept some discomfort and trust that our environment will meet our needs. By doing so, our conflicting desires can come together in harmony.

Tales From Dark Canyon

Weekly Wisdom • 119 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. The backcountry trip involved more than just hiking - it was a leadership course with elements of wilderness skills, communication, and reflective discussions.
  2. Embracing mediocrity and facing personal challenges like feeling ordinary and accepting weaknesses can lead to valuable self-discovery and growth.
  3. Self-assessments can sometimes reveal unexpected strengths and weaknesses, highlighting the importance of reflection and learning from experiences.

Your own spinach

10x your mind • 139 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Drawing strength from past experiences can help navigate tough situations. Just like Popeye with his spinach, your past self can give you power to face challenges.
  2. Your own life experiences hold immense power. It's not just external motivation; it's about the resilience you've shown in difficult times.
  3. Creating a list of past tough situations you've conquered can serve as a reminder of your strength. It can be a valuable source of inspiration during current struggles.

🌟 Amazing August

Day One • 319 implied HN points • 01 Aug 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Internal struggles can impact external productivity, but it's important to push through and stay committed to your work.
  2. Being vulnerable as a creator can be challenging but beneficial for connecting with others.
  3. Maintain consistency, seek support, and be patient in your pursuits to achieve success.

news

the rohn report • 119 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. The author is experiencing relief from carpal tunnel symptoms, but still faces challenges typing for extended periods.
  2. Despite the pain, the author remains optimistic and appreciative of the ability to ride a bike.
  3. The author has paused payments from paying subscribers temporarily due to health reasons but looks forward to sharing their full recovery story.

Excellence is a Pursuit, Not a Destination

The Leadership Lab • 118 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Excellence is a pursuit, not a destination - it's about the ongoing journey, not a final goal to achieve or complete.
  2. Avoid the 'Arrival Fallacy' - thinking you'll reach a permanent state of excellence can hinder your progress; instead, focus on constant growth and alignment.
  3. Shift from chasing arrival to prioritizing devotion - ask yourself what you're devoted to in the moment, freeing yourself from the pressure of reaching a final destination.

A week of inspiration

Iterare • 117 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. People on independent paths may need to redefine their way of life.
  2. Finding inspiration can come from emotional grounding in rational frameworks.
  3. Exercising control over how we think is essential for personal growth.

Health Homework (32) Learn to use the bipolarity of INSPIRATION and OPPOSITION to (Re)Fuel your Motivation

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 58 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Using opposition as a spark for motivation and action is an effective strategy.
  2. Interacting with motivational material like books can provide perspective and insights.
  3. Personal evaluation and comparison of motivational resources can help in determining their utility for individual growth.

The Heliogenesis Manifesto

Anima Mundi • 61 implied HN points • 01 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Mindfulness
  1. We should approach life and work like a garden, nurturing growth instead of rushing for progress. Taking time for rest and connection is essential.
  2. Heliogenesis focuses on creating responsibly and sustainably, valuing what nourishes us instead of just taking resources. It's about building things that help, not harm.
  3. Belonging and leadership are more about support and safety, not control or fitting in. Change happens slowly through trust and connection.

The Green Bridge

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. The Green Bridge in Singapore's East Coast Park is a simple, concrete bridge surrounded by lush greenery, providing a haven for cyclists and pedestrians alike.
  2. The bridge offers challenges like a steep incline for runners and a rite of passage for newbie cyclists, making each trip a special experience that fosters perseverance and personal growth.
  3. Visiting the Green Bridge serves as a reminder of optimism, resilience, and the ability to conquer challenges, symbolizing the strength to tackle life's obstacles with determination and pride.

Meditation as Wakeful Relaxation: Unclenching Smooth Muscle (26/30)

psychotechnology • 12 implied HN points • 27 Nov 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Relaxation and wakefulness can coexist: training “wakeful relaxation” means coordinating mind and body to release tension, which makes you less reactive and reduces anxious mental looping.
  2. Patterns of muscle tension—especially in vascular smooth muscle—act as bodily “stances” that stabilize certain feelings and thoughts, and persistent smooth‑muscle latches can shape experience with relatively low energy cost.
  3. You can work to unclench these latches through targeted practices like ultra‑slow body scans, deliberate clench‑release cycles, and heat/cold exposure, using attention to track and loosen latched tissues.

4-quarters mind hack 🕑

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. The 4 Quarters Method suggests dividing your day into four parts, allowing you a fresh start every quarter.
  2. Assign key tasks and activities to each quarter based on your energy levels and priorities for better time management.
  3. By structuring your day into quarters, you can efficiently tackle obstacles and turn each quarter into a success.

What's your default?

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Default settings impact our choices, like why unhealthy options are often the default in food and technology.
  2. Conscious changes to defaults can lead to healthier habits, like choosing nuts over sugary snacks and setting limits on social media apps.
  3. Using defaults to our advantage, like planning outfits in advance or stocking up on healthy snacks, can save time and support wellness goals.

The Speed of Thought

The Good Life • 98 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. When communicating, make space for deep thinkers to share their thoughts
  2. Don't let fast thoughts dominate your mind - make room for deep, slow thoughts too
  3. Engage in activities like walking or writing to slow down and allow deep thoughts to surface

What Remains

Anima Mundi • 61 implied HN points • 04 Jun 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Letting go doesn't mean losing everything; some things actually stay with us. It's not about being empty, but about retaining roots of experiences we cherish.
  2. After a goodbye or change, we often find quiet gifts inside us that help us grow stronger. These gifts are not always obvious, but they influence who we become.
  3. It's important to recognize that you are never truly empty after letting go; you are in a state of becoming. Embrace this journey rather than starting over.

My meditation teacher, Roger Thisdell (21/30)

psychotechnology • 12 implied HN points • 22 Nov 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. A pragmatic, technical coach teaches Vipassana and frames enlightenment as a non-mystical psychological and phenomenological phase shift.
  2. This approach suits independent, non-religious practitioners who want skill-focused guidance rather than a spiritual master or a community, and it's not a substitute for professional mental-health treatment.
  3. He is open to discussing drugs and cognitive enhancers as tools to accelerate insight while emphasizing meditation's specificity, and he offers income-adjusted sliding-scale pricing for sessions.

Good Bones

Notes in the Margins • 59 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Reflecting on past experiences is crucial before making plans for the future
  2. Sometimes big changes lead to unexpected self-discoveries and shifts in identity
  3. Unraveling limiting beliefs can reveal one's true self and strengths

Befriending the soul.

Neckar’s Notes • 60 implied HN points • 25 May 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. Making time for your soul is important. It helps you connect with your true self and understand what you really want.
  2. Slowing down and being present can lead to deeper insights. Instead of just staying busy, it's good to reflect and listen to your inner thoughts.
  3. Asking yourself meaningful questions can spark creativity and understanding. These questions can help you explore who you are and what you truly care about.

How to Protect What’s Real

Anima Mundi • 61 implied HN points • 24 May 25
📖 Philosophy Mindfulness
  1. To protect what’s real, focus on nurturing and caring for it instead of trying to control it. It's about staying near and paying attention.
  2. Good relationships and valuable things need ongoing effort and kindness, not just occasional attention. It's the small daily choices that keep them alive.
  3. Sometimes, what we call 'protection' is actually fear. Instead of building walls, we should check in and listen to what truly needs our presence.

I Cordially Invite You to Unsubscribe

Orbis Tertius • 402 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
📚 Literature Mindfulness
  1. The author invites readers to unsubscribe from their newsletter, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing what captures your attention.
  2. The author shares their transition from science and technology to literature and philosophy, influenced by mindfulness and meditation.
  3. The author aims to create unique and unconventional content, focusing on writing that challenges norms and embraces individual expression.

High on the Present: Mindfulness Meets Mind-Altering

Tripsitter • 79 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Nearly 47% of our waking hours are spent distracted, leading to less happiness even with neutral thoughts.
  2. Living in the moment means fully engaging with the present environment and experiences, requiring letting go of past or future thoughts.
  3. Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin are being researched for their potential to reduce default mode network activity, allowing the mind to be more receptive to the present moment.

13. Intersections with Alexander Technique (Expanded Awareness)

Insight Axis • 79 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Alexander Technique (AT) is not just about posture and back pain, but also emphasizes 'expanding awareness' by being open to new ways of moving and thinking.
  2. The author's exploration of AT(EA) focuses on personal experiences and intersections with topics like attention, personality traits, antifragility, and technology.
  3. The content shared in the series will hyperlink to external sources for more detailed information, emphasizing the unique perspective of how the discussed topics relate to the author's understanding of AT(EA).