Encore Presentation A Mindfulness Journey with Donald Altman

Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser

Dr. Ron Kaiser

Rejuvenate, Age, Aging, Fitness & Nutrition, Mental, Self-help, Gym, Doctor, Health, Fitness, Emotional Health

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🗓️ 24 December 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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This is a special replay of an episode of the REJUVENAGING with Dr. Ron Kaiser podcast that was first posted on February 2023.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can seem like your to-do list is never-ending. Other times you’re dealing with sudden loss or grief. Whatever it is that life throws at you, it can be difficult to process and easy for bad habits to prevail. But what if there was a way to deal with life’s hardships, or even just evolve into a better version of yourself? Mindfulness is a mental state achieved through awareness. Those who practice it see improvements in things like concentration, self-control, objectivity, and emotional intelligence.

Donald Altman is a psychotherapist and mindfulness expert. A former Buddhist monk, Donald is an international workshop trainer whose passions lie in applying ancient practices in the modern world to help people deal with self-growth, relationships, and workplace dynamics. Donald is also an award-winning author, having penned over 20 books in his lifetime. His most recent book, Travelers, a story about a mystical journey through space and time set in the backdrop of a psychiatric hospital, was just released. In this episode, I speak to Donald about his newest book release, how he defines mindfulness, what he suggests for those wishing to get into the practice, and so much more.

Tune in to Episode 173 of REJUVENAGING® and start your mindfulness journey with Donald Altman.

Some Questions I Ask:

From the standpoint of an expert, what is mindfulness? (7:33)
Can you tell us a little more about your journey? (12:32)
For somebody who lives mindfully, how does their day-to-day life differ from somebody who isn't really aware of mindfulness? (17:44)
Do you find that there's any resistance among, say, older folks, of learning mindfulness? (25:35)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Donald views mindfulness (9:25)
What Donald suggests for those who want to start practicing mindfulness (11:27)
How Donald got into writing (14:43)
Which one of Donald’s books to read when starting your mindfulness journey (16:17)
About the plot of Donald’s new book ‘Travelers’ (19:17)
How Donald suggests introducing mindfulness to someone who has trouble focusing (28:09)

Resources

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