Using the Art of Mindfulness to Achieve Balance and Meaning (feat. Sunada Takagi)
Many of us spend large parts of our lives on autopilot and distracted, not aware of all the sights, sounds, and smells that enrich our lives.
One way to become more aware is through mindfulness - a type of meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without judgment.
My guest, Sunada Takagi, has been practicing and teaching mindfulness for many years now.
Sunada is a mindfulness instructor, teacher and coach. She inspires people to build purpose-centered lives through the power of mindfulness. Her compassionate coaching guides an inner discovery process that leads her students to confident steps in new directions.
In this interview, Sunada introduced us to the basics of a mindfulness practice and how we (and our planet) can benefit from it. She also offers advice to those who have difficulty meditating.
Interview time stamps:
02:22 ︳Sunada talks about how her Japanese culture influences her teaching and personal philosophy
06:20 ︳How mindfulness works and the benefits of a mindfulness practice
13:54 ︳The difference between mindfulness and meditation
16:01 ︳How the Buddhist perspective on mindfulness differs from how it's popularly understood today
24:50 ︳Sunada’s advice (and a guided exercise) for those who have difficulty meditating
32:44 ︳Why mindfulness can bring out our best selves and inspire us contribute more to our communities
Learn more about Sunada Takagi at her website.