Quieting the Mind Part 2: More Applications

In Part 1 of ‘Quieting the Mind’ we examined the reasons that a quiet mind is so beneficial, and we looked at two practices to induce it: extended out-breathing and a simple mindfulness meditation. In part 2 of ‘Quieting the Mind’ we explore other ways to develop mindfulness: everyday mindfulness, interpersonal mindfulness, and using mindfulness to increase our emotional intelligence. Everyday mindfulness is simply making everyday activities (such as showering, eating etc) the object of our mindfulness. Interpersonal mindfulness is really deep, intentional listening, and emotional intelligence practices are a form of applied mindfulness that enable us to be less carried away by our emotional reactions.