Being proactive does not mean forcing outcomes through willpower.
Lasting change requires attuned intentionality.
Proactive Mindfulness is a moment-by-moment dialogue with reality
The client didn't need an explanation of her pattern. She needed someone willing to stay with a small physical shift long enough for it to finish what it started decades ago. (from my conversation with experiential therapist Glenn Fleisch on the Proactive Mindfulness podcast).
Sometimes a crossed arm or a change in breath is where the real news is. We tend to listen to what people say. The body can say something else first. 9From my conversation with experiential therapist Glenn Fleisch on the Proactive Mindfulness podcast).
A client tells her therapist, "I don't know why I keep doing this." As she says it, she crosses her arms and leans forward, a posture he has never seen from her. He follows the posture instead of the sentence.
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Your brain was built for a world that no longer exists. Feeling scattered isn't a willpower problem — it's the mismatch. That's why we need proactive mindfulness. https://t.co/NBxkKEaFix
As Focusers, we value the "Guest House." We need to also learn to practice being a welcoming Guest House in our Focusing community. See July 16 gathering: https://t.co/W2TxmKM1hr
Dhyana Daffner has followed her interest in energy and mindful presence for over 50 years. She holds a black belt in Aikido, teaches T'ai Chi Chih and Reiki, and is the author of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples. See 8-minute video at https://t.co/FVNgjdDm6x