Describe your experience Chapter 3 from Tools for Mindful Living clarified the steps of the MAC Mindfulness Model – acknowledgment, attention, acceptance, and action. This chapter not only provided meticulous descriptions of the four steps of the MAC Mindfulness Model, but is also stood as a prodigious learning experience. I go through my life making innate habits, without realizing the steps I acquired to perform those actions, thoughts, or judgments. I remained able to take in this chapter information, and learn how to incorporate these four steps after, or during, an event. With this valued information, I will be able to take the unappreciated simplicities of life and establish their purpose.
2. Intentional Attention
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My experience, without the chapter reading and activities, caused me to reflect on the discrete details and factors that play into an event, which allowed me to appreciate the complexity of the world. Without attention, I tend to follow others, enthusiastically taking on their negative emotions and actions. This notion permits regret, rejection, and judgment to occur.
THOUGHTS: When I find myself overwhelmed with multiple tasks, my attention to the task at hand seems to weaken. Without a clear mindset, my mind begins to race, flooding my head with negative thoughts. I lose my train of thought. On the other hand, when I am able to place my attention on one task, becoming fully encased, I find myself surrounded by positivity. With the attention and respect to myself, I am able to enhance my experiences and comprehend how certain actions result in distinct …show more content…
Action Toward Change
Intention/willingness; new perspective Through studying the MAC Mindfulness Guide, I came to the conclusion that I am not a mindful person; I tend to get distracted by the bigger picture in life, rather than on the steps that get me there. In order to change, I must learn to look at situations from diverse perspectives. I am willing to admit that I am not perfect, and that progress can eternally sustain. From this point forward, I plan to reflect on who I am as a person. This will sanction me to reflect on how I got to be the person that I am today, and how I can better myself for the future.
5. Mindful Meditation Experience (Mindful Practice)
What did you notice about your meditation experience this week? While preforming my meditation experience this week, I noted that it did not retain as many difficulties as the prior week. Although distractions did still occur, I was able to effectively calm myself and reflect on the present moment. I did not worry about my past events or my future endeavors, which allowed me to recognize the veracity behind my experience. It is not the final destination that matters, but rather the obstacles and steps taken to get to that