Lessons in Mindfulness
Here you will find the Lessons covered in the Mindfulness curriculum.
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Welcome to Lessons in Mindfulness
Welcome to Lessons in Mindfulness. This powerful Character development program is designed to support students success in Martial Arts Training. Click here to Download Welcome to Lessons in MindfulnessRead more » -
Lesson 1: The Student Teacher Relationship
Lesson 1: The Student Teacher Relationship Click here to download Lesson 1: The Student Teacher RelationshipRead more » -
Lesson 2: Achieving Mastery
Overview It is not enough to simply desire a thing; you must be willing to do everything that is necessary to achieve it. Lesson Two: Achieving Mastery focuses on the importance of simply “doing the work”. We discuss the principles you need to embrace in order to become the person you are meant to be. Lesson Two also delves deeper into triangular breathing, explaining how to properly perform this breathing technique, as well ...Read more » -
Lesson 3: Partners not Opponents
Overview The words you choose have tremendous impact on the way in which you view the world around you. Sometimes our harshest words are reserved for ourselves and we must be mindful not to choose them flippantly. Similarly, harboring an adversarial attitude towards those around you will only get in your way. To adapt the attitude of seeing the world as an oppressive force is futile in the quest for self-mastery. The true struggle is ...Read more » -
Lesson 4: Breaking through your limitations
We all have fears and doubts. You can learn to conquer them and never be under their control again! Life is a constant play of ups and downs and once we realize that the only thing we can control is our reaction, we have made tremendous progress. You will learn to use your practice as a powerful tool to develop a strong and powerful attitude. You can be indomitable. You will learn to demolish your limitations and achieve the life yo...Read more » -
Lesson 5: Do what you can do perfectly
You are doing the work. You are beginning to learn what is right and wrong. Now you realize that this is not a part-time activity. There are no days off and you owe yourself and everyone around you the best version of you. While the saying, “ignorance is bliss” may hold some truth, your eyes are now beginning to open and you can no longer truthfully hide behind excuses. Your entire life is an opportunity to be mindful and it is ...Read more » -
Lesson 6: The Power of Thought
Battles are won and lost often before even a word is exchanged. If you believe you will fail, you will. If you believe you can accomplish a goal, you will. Your mind is your most powerful asset and you are learning the keys to disciplining it and controlling it. You will learn to be the master of your actions and not the prisoner of your reactions. True strength comes from an indomitable will fueled by a clear vision. Thoughts are ...Read more » -
Lesson 7: The Value of Peace
If there is no peace within, it is pointlessto search for it externally. We live in such a hectic world in which we are constantly overwhelmed with different stimuli. With all of our constant social media, music, likes and news feeds, is it any wonder that we sometimes feel lost and alone? What is it you are trying to escape? All fear, anxiety, aggression and unhappiness come from our thoughts. Through this lesson you will learn to cont...Read more » -
Lesson 8: Our Deeds Determine Us
Learn to stop blaming others for your lot in life. You are what you do! You determine your own happiness through your choices, actions and deeds. These all stem from your thoughts. Too often, we blame others for our own unhappiness. “He cut me off”, “she was rude to me” and so on. But while these statements may be objectively true, it is still up to you to be the person you want to be. Behaviors, choices, thoughts and action...Read more » -
Lesson 9: Balance through Discipline
An immeasurable benefit of meditation and practice is the gift of self-control. It is imposed on all of us and ingrained from birth. However, some of us master it better than others. Those who do not achieve this mastery, often find themselves unfulfilled, regretful and unhappy. A lack of discipline makes you a slave to your own weaknesses. Any type of success demands self-discipline. Eating healthy, advancing in your career and re...Read more » -
Lesson 11: Mastering your internal environment
This lesson will give you the tools to master the most important environment you will ever face. It is here that progress is made or regression happens. Of course our external environments have tremendous impact on our lives but that can be lessened when we learn to be steady and mindful regardless of the external storms and turmoil we encounter. You will learn and understand that you have an internal environment and that through l...Read more » -
Lesson 12: Meditation
With your newfound understanding, it is time to put in the actual work. There is so much confusion in our culture as to what it means to truly meditate. You can be easily inundated by books and false teachings about what meditation is and here you will find out the proper techniques to achieve the goals you desire. It is a process of clearing the mind of all thought. This task seems impossible for many though it should be so simple...Read more »
