Mindful Awareness | The Patience Practice: 12-Minute Rhythm and Reflection

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy this, please explore our other shows: ⁠⁠⁠OLDPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ And join our free weekly newsletter to get a 200+ page workbook PDF to optimize your life (and the opportunity to get a beautiful hardcover version shipped to you absolutely free!): ⁠⁠⁠OLDPodcast.com/newsletter⁠⁠ Feeling impatient or reactive? Use your walk as a physical anchor. This "Patience Practice" uses the steady, predictable rhythm of your steps to help you slow down your mental gears, allowing you to respond to life with calm rather than reaction. Safety note: Keep your eyes open and stay aware of your surroundings. Your safety always comes first. Follow the audio only as far as it's safe to do so. What you’ll explore: The connection between a slow, steady gait and emotional patience. Techniques to "hit pause" on impulsive or reactive thoughts. How to cultivate an attitude of "wait and see" while moving forward. How to get the most out of this walk: Focus on making each step exactly the same speed as the last. When you feel an urge to rush or speed up, take a deep breath and intentionally slow down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices