Jaime Shearer, MBA, ACC’s Post

In the face of uncertainty with the full spectrum of human emotions, it's impossible to know what comes next. The reason we practice mindfulness is to find a way to be aware of what's happening in the moment - both inside and outside of ourselves - so that we can respond intelligently to life as it unfolds in front of us. Our craving for knowing knows no bounds - we explore oceans and space, the psyche, team dynamics, protein synthesis, physics, and more. We are innately curious, and this is what makes us wonderfully innovative. Mindfulness supports this innovation because it allows us to be in the attitude that "anything is possible." (I'm not talking about the woo woo "anything possible" idea that humans could fly if we just thought about it hard enough. That's not true, and do not try it. I'm talking about a new idea, action, or meaning emerging from an old pattern.) In the future, we'll need to be able to respond intelligently to life as it unfolds, be innovative in our approaches, and believe that anything is possible. The key to supporting these states of being is mindfulness. It's not just good for the individual. It's also good for the team, the organization, and our communities. If there's one action to double down on right now, it's the intentional practice of mindfulness. You don't need a cushion. Just observe what happens in your mind and body. Don't judge what shows up. Don't work to change it. Just notice. As you practice this non-judgmental awareness, more will be revealed. If you want to talk about mindfulness and how it applies to the contexts you're in, please think of me as one of the helpers. Reach out any time. #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence #mindfulness #criticalthinking

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Cathy Gooden

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Insightful advice!

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