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    Can You Be Curious Without Getting Judge-y? | Bonus Meditation with Oren Jay Sofer

    enJuly 09, 2021

    Podcast Summary

    • Understanding without judging and caring without controllingNotice and get curious about reactions instead of judging or controlling them for better communication and well-being

      The importance of understanding without judging and caring without controlling in both meditation practice and communication. Oren, a frequent meditation teacher on the 10% Happier podcast, emphasizes this point by leading a meditation practice that helps us recognize and explore the difference between our habitual tendencies to judge and control, and the possibility of getting curious and having a genuine intention to understand. By noticing and getting curious about our reactions, rather than judging or controlling them, we can make a positive difference in our conversations and overall well-being.

    • Cultivating an intention to understand instead of judgePracticing curiosity and care in conversations can improve relationships and is beneficial in meditation and everyday life. Try it and notice the difference.

      Cultivating an intention to understand rather than to judge can have a profound impact on our conversations and relationships. This genuine intention comes from a place of curiosity and care. Try carrying this intention forward in your daily interactions and notice the difference. This practice is not only beneficial in meditation but also in everyday life. For those interested in exploring this concept further, consider checking out the 10% Happier app for longer meditations on this topic. Your subscription supports many teachers dedicated to teaching mindfulness and compassion. Stay tuned for next week's episode featuring Kyra Jewel lingo, who will share a tool for maintaining healthy relationships. If you enjoy 10% Happier, consider joining Wondery Plus for early and ad-free access. And remember, if you travel often, your Delta SkyMiles Business Amex card can help you earn rewards towards medallion status. Lastly, for families, check out the Cat in the Hat Cast, a new podcast from Wondery where the Cat in the Hat and other Dr. Seuss characters embark on new adventures each week.

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    1910 How Do You Balance Life's Demands?

    1910 How Do You Balance Life's Demands?

    Life can give you lemons; busyness, stress, and exhaustion. Out of control seems like the new normal. How do you balance life's demands when you can't escape your living room?

    Maybe you've been running laps around the coffee table and knocked a few things over. Maybe you've decided that less is more.

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    But only if you could get less hanging out and more peace in the house.

    Children of all ages can stir up so much energy. Yet the challenge is having this energy in one place ALWAYS! At least before, you could change the environment.

    Now, you are stuck. Not because you want to be, but because you have to be.

    Finding a balance in your own life is one thing. But creating it with the family is another.

    So you gotta put first things first.

    The K.I.S.S. ~ Put first things first!

    Yes, the kiddos matter. But if you don't keep your head on, a lot more can go wrong.

    So take a deep breath. Put first things first!

    1. Create an escape moment. This is a way to give yourself space for personal accountability. Run in such a way that you might win. (1 Corinthians 9:24) You may not be able to leave the area, but you can find a moment where you can gain a sense of peace.
    2. Energize with hope. Do something that switches the focus on the positive, not the negative. Dance. Laugh.
    3. Play Hide 'n Seek. You make the rules. Even the little ones can play. You can even play with doubles. Choose a base and you've got this. Just beware! The cat might give you away.

    How you feel will be multiplied by the children. They can sense when you are feeling stressed, relaxed, or even nervous. Do your best to project what you want them to feed off of.

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    1812 The Words That Moved Me

    1812 The Words That Moved Me

    The tearing of wrapping paper, the breath of anticipation. All-embracing what's to come, because love has come. The moment of unexpected surprise. The words that moved me.

    Christmas is for boys and girls of all ages, young and old. And even with a list that has been perfectly etched, there is still wonderment of what's to be underneath the paper for you and me.

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    It was Christmas afternoon. Finally, everyone was awake and ready to engage in the festivities. Our little Einstein, Noah, began unwrapping another rectangle gift as he murmured, "Is this what I wanted or one of the phantom books?"

    The mystery of complexity. The magic of Christmas. The excitement for a mom who desired to surprise beyond the etched wanted list.

    But putting it into real life, it was the words that moved me.

    You could see his eyes light up with anticipation and hopeful glee that soon the mystery would be revealed to him and me. I sat listening with an intensity that could break the sound barrier. Yes! Oh so quiet!

    And with profound excitement, a gift uncovered that surprised me. A gift from the father's heart.

    You see, this special gift was picked by his daddy. To see the sweet joy and hear the proclamation that it was not on the list was a sweet taste of extraordinary happiness.

    Smiles shared by all, especially from the father's heart.

    As I immersed myself in the presence of gift-giving, I understood what a gift God gave to us; His presence.

    We too need to give the gift of presence to our children.

    The K.I.S.S. ~ Give the gift of presence!

    We can get what we want on the etched wanted list. But where does that get us in life? Maybe one place for a moment, yet you have to look at it from a lifetime perspective.

    We are becoming masters at digital techno presence, but we are forgetting the heart presence.

    God gave us His heart; the Father's heart

    • To guide us
    • To protect us
    • To love us unconditionally
    • To awaken our dreams
    • To yearn for something greater than what's on earth.

    The words that moved me.

    "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~ Isaiah 9:6

    Christmas doesn't end today because the presents are all unwrapped and put away for use later. Christmas is year-round given from the Father's heart.

    So as you continue celebrating this holiday season...

    1. Listen with an intense beat of the heart.
    2. Say "I love you" more than you curse.
    3. Spread the joy of Christmas year-round.

    May the presence of Christmas touch your heart now and into the new year. Love has come!

    "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

     

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