A Meditation For Connecting In Polarized Times, With Scott Shigeoka
Having a curious approach to life can improve our mood, creativity and relationships. Scott Shigeoka leads a visualization exercise to help you approach someone you might disagree with with an open and curious mind.
\n\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4dfsxr2x
\n\nHow to Do This Practice:
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Find a comfortable place to begin the practice, focusing on your breath.
\nImagine that you are going to interact with a friend during a moment of conflict. Visualize the meeting, like the space around you and how you greet each other.
\nPicture yourself showing a curious and loving perspective. Take note of what you would say, the tone of your voice, your body language, and in particular the types of questions you ask to impact the conversation.
\nPay attention to how you would feel if your friend was receiving your curiosity well, compared to if they weren\u2019t.
\nVisualize yourself thanking your friend for their friendship and curiosity before leaving the meeting.
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Today\u2019s Happiness Break host:
\n\nScott Shigeoka is an author and storyteller who focuses on themes of curiosity and well-being.
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\n\nMore resources from The Greater Good Science Center:
\n\nWhy Curious People Have Better Relationships: https://tinyurl.com/2xw5y9yr
\n\nHow to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations: https://tinyurl.com/y2f2e9ce
\n\nSix Surprising Benefits of Curiosity: https://tinyurl.com/7kcr32su
\n\nHow Curiosity Can Help Us Overcome Disconnection: https://tinyurl.com/9kaas6nz
\n\nWhat Curiosity Looks Like in the Brain: https://tinyurl.com/22rj6nbh
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