EP 271: Turning a State of Mindfulness to the Trait of Mindfulness

You know that feeling when, seemingly out of nowhere, you suddenly find yourself deeply present? Perhaps you would describe this experience as the flow state. Well, that is the state of mindfulness: You are aware of what’s happening as it’s happening. You are not judging your current experience. You feel more resilient and less reactive to any kind of trigger. Whether you know it or not, you’re able to describe your internal, emotional experiences. And you feel like you are observing your outer experiences. These are the five traits of mindfulness as compiled by a researcher named Ruth Behr in 2006. And with a little practice, you can develop these traits as part of your personality all the time. Want to know how?