How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains | Richard J. Davidson | TEDxSanFrancisco

"Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to life's slings and arrows and others more resilient?" In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose.

[grimeselianna]

"A wandering mind is an unhappy mind" ---This is the most important lesson that i have learnt today through this video!!

[KATSUvo]

I remember talking to an African, he was here for work. Super awesome dude, always positive. His wife was dealing with depression coming to Canada. He said the medication given for depression isn't the same at home. His home they make you go into community mode. Everyone gathers for you and with you to do things in the community. Other wives would help her. She went back home to receive the care she missed the most.

[princessdenne]

I admire people who shares their knowledge about something to make us better

[stevensoutar]

Since doing a ten minute meditation practice every day for a year I can see several benefits. Less emotional reactivity, more space and distance from thoughts and stories about myself. This has lead me to be more engaged in my life.

[engelbertbagnas]

4 challenges 1. Distractibility 2. Loneliness 3. Negative self talk/depression 4. Lack of meaning/purpose of life 4 pillars 1. Awareness 2. Connection 3. Insights 4. Purpose

[davidvandeusen]

Richard was my Professor at SUNY Purchase. He was outstanding

[AH-cymd]

Meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy has taken me from seriously depressed, self-harming, suicidal at times, and drinking heavily to feeling generally happy, content, and free of any mood swings for almost 8 years now. Abstaining from booze is highly recommended for anyone with depression!

[senecavitharana]

This is called loving kindness meditation in Buddhism which is very powerful. You can start with you, your family and extend to whole universe.

[lb]

Dad I miss u, may u be free from all pain, may u be happy, may u be rest in peace

[Itsyourhoneysharma]

A clear-calm mind is what everybody wants and I'm grateful for having it. I feel utmost silence in my mind such that I can focus on anything effectively. I feel a gentle sensation throughout my body as a result of deep meditation. I have attained control over my mind and I allow only positive thoughts to enter in. My habits have uplifted my mood and I'm happy about this.

[alexandrugheorghe]

Been meditating for more than a year and a half, every day with only a few days missed now, and I can say my life changed significantly for the better. I started small (basics, 3 minutes a day) and then incorporated 10 minutes of Headspace mindfulness meditation after brushing my teeth, every morning. Now it is a routine I hardly would like to give up and when there're moments of stress (resistance to the idea of practicing mindfulness) I find that just getting started, will afterwards resolve by itself.through the very act.of meditating in a mindful way. This is a skill that, once honed, can be used again and again and again.

[mariapautassi]

I really loved this talk. I've been mediating for the past 10 months, and have experienced the benefits: I have come to accept my anxiety, live with it peacefully, and it happens this has reduced my anxiety. I'm sleeping 8 hours a day (sometimes even 10), when a year ago I needed to take medication to sleep. I am kinder to myself, and I also think others (my close friends tell me I am more loveable). I tend to be kinda impulsive, now I can catch myself before I burst out (most of the time). I concentrate better at work, I have reduced my news intake and generally negative media intake, and list goes on and on... But what I really loved about this talk is that it takes midfulness to the next level. Mindfulness is not just meant to help us as individuals, but as a society. AMAZING!

[kateforsyth]

After 129 days of daily meditation and mindfulness study, my life is changed. It’s so wonderful to have a cure for stress and anxiety and now I’m finding all the scientific reasons why. Fascinating

[shahramshams]

That was so true!
"A wandering mind is an unhappy mind."
Four challenges: Distractions, Loneliness, Negative self-talk/beliefs, Lack of purpose
Four pillars: Awareness, Connection, Insights, Purpose
"META AWARENESS is knowing what our minds are doing."

[allieowens]

gratitude and compassion can help heal anything that causes stress, grief or pain. firm believer. thank you so much for this ❤

[ccburro]

What he is talking about, if implemented, in our society, would be truly revolutionary at the individual, community, and national level. ❤️

[marthinketard]

When you addressed the addicts tears filled my eyes for a second . Thank you for speaking to me !

[haSHAH]

Some scholar once said, "Be mindful as if ur life depends on it.", I think it makes sense.

[allthatjazzshow]

To the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, may all your dreams come true, may you be successful in all spheres of life, stay safe and have a wonderful day :)

[ashlynheidebrecht]

What a great man. I literally felt his genuinity flow through me when he asked people watching online to please join. I felt so many emotions from shock by how he got my attention through a computer like this, to feeling a sense of inclusion I didn't realize I was missing so much during this crazy new world of 2020.