10 Insights for Finding Peace in a Frantic World, with Dr. Danny Penman

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with 33voices Interview The following insights and inspirational moments are based on the Dr. Danny Penman

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Award winning investigative journalist. Author of 'Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World' (with Mark Williams of Oxford University). Feature writer for the Daily Mail newspaper. Listen to the full interview at http://www.33voices.com/danny-penman/audio

Transcript of 10 Insights for Finding Peace in a Frantic World, with Dr. Danny Penman

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33voices InterviewThe following insights and inspirational moments are based on the

Dr. Danny Penman

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The state of Mindfulness is most evident when you observe without criticism andwhen you’re compassionate with yourself

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more time than it consumesMindful mediation liberates

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Awareness of your surroundings and thought patterns is the magic of mindfulness –

it transcends thinking

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Your mind is your servant, not the other way around –when you sense a negative thought pattern, stop and observe your breath for a few moments

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33voicesDanny Penman - If you’re having a bad day (0.59)

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Our thoughts are more often driven by our emotions –

closely watch how a nervous state triggers negative thoughts

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The human mind is designed to scan for problems –

but look closely and you’ll notice that it’s not an objective view of the world,

only your opinion

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Have an important decision to make? Pause and don’t let your emotions sway you.

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The act of befriending yourself is the quickest way to elevate your confidence –

be kind to yourself

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The act of observing will help your thought evaporate –

check-in often

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The present moment is your gateway to happiness –

embrace it!

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Really reflect...

Do you have a minute to observe your thoughts?

Really reflect...

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